Neymar in Major League Soccer (MLS) could be revitalized as the Al Hilal striker is in talks with three MLS teams, including the Chicago Fire, according to ESPN. The 32-year-old Brazilian has not featured much for Al Hilal due to knee and hamstring injuries, but given his pedigree and name recognition, many teams would be interested in his services if he is available.
The most obvious fit would be Inter Miami, where Neymar has said he would like to reunite with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, with Suarez also saying he would like to play with Neymar again. The trio set the football world on fire when they were together at Barcelona nearly a decade ago, but Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano Defying the odds during MLS Media Day.
“We can’t talk about Ney because we don’t know anything about him,” Mascherano said. “Obviously Ney is a great player. Everybody in the world, every coach wants him, but we know the rules about the salary cap in MLS right now, so it’s just not possible for us at this moment…”
The important word here is “current.” Since then, MLS has already New mechanism revealed If the team can use it to obtain funds for domestic transfers, there is nothing stopping Inter Miami from settling salaries to sign players if they want to. Chicago has been busy preparing for the season under Gregg Berhalter, but with the club currently only having one designated player, they could easily add any player they can convince to join the project.
Of course, persuading Neymar and finding a suitable solution with Al Hilal is not an easy task and is something any team would have to do to sign him. Then there’s also balancing injury history and spending. Neymar has appeared in just seven games for Al Hilal since joining the club in 2023, scoring one goal and two assists. Still not fit due to his current hamstring injury, the start of his tenure at any club will be a period of rehabilitation.
Neymar is clearly eyeing a place in the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup, but giving his best at the club will be crucial to doing so. It seems increasingly likely that Major League Soccer (MLS), whose transfer window opens on January 31, will take that spot.
