Neymar drops HUGE transfer hint

Cameron Smith

7 Jan 2025 14:15 CST
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Neymar, Lionel Messi, Barcelona — © IMAGO

Neymar has admitted that reuniting with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami “would be incredible.”

The Brazil legend has endured an injury-hit spell at Al-Hilal since leaving Paris Saint-Germain for €90 million in 2023 and he is set to become a free agent when his current contract expires at the end of June.

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Neymar formed a lethal strike partnership with Messi and Suarez during their time together at Barcelona and he is open to joining the pair in the MLS this summer.

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“Obviously, playing again with [Lionel] Messi and [Luis] Suarez would be incredible,” Neymar admitted to CNN Sport at the recent Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

“They are my friends. We still speak to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I’m happy at Al Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises.

“When the news came out that I was leaving Paris Saint-Germain, the transfer window was closed in the United States, so I didn’t have this option (to join Inter Miami),” Neymar added.

“The project they offered me (in Saudi Arabia) was very good, not just for me but also for my family, so going to Saudi Arabia was the best option.”

Neymar to join Inter Miami?

Neymar has been linked with a move to Inter Miami for several months and the club’s owner, Jorge Mas, recently confirmed that a deal could potentially be arranged in the future.

He told GiveMeSport, he said: “The key word is if he [Neymar] were to become available. He is an Al-Hilal player now. He's not available to us. I have always said we aspire to bring great players to our team. We have a lot of roster limitations and restrictions, but we have an unlimited budget.

“We are aspirational. If there is ever a chance to bring the calibre of a player like Neymar, we will not hesitate. It doesn't depend only on me. It depends on the player and the league. But yes, we aspire to build a great roster here.”