Neymar would give MLS even more visibility in the aftermath of Lionel Messi's arrival, but he also brings considerably more baggage than his former club teammate.
In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.
Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer. Brazilian star Neymar has become the recent subject of a potential transfer to the United States, with the Chicago Fire being one ...
Brazil forward Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with Al Hilal and return to Santos instead of a move to MLS, sources have told ESPN.
In today's MLS rumors, Timo Werner is linked with the Red Bulls, Neymar is not likely to move to the Chicago Fire and former Fire striker Jhon Duran is in demand.
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus fears Neymar "can no longer play at the level we are used to." Neymar, 32, becomes a free agent at the end of the season and Jesus has claimed he is in the dark over the Brazil star's future plans.
Starting with the obvious, you can't discuss Neymar to MLS without mentioning Inter Miami. The well-known problem is that Miami no longer has the designated-player spots needed to accommodate Neymar.
Here are five things to know about Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil National Team. Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer.
After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.
Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.
Neymar Junior will leave Saudi club Al-Hilal and has chosen to return to his first professional club in Brazil; Santos.