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.
Neymar considers Santos return
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.
Brazil international Neymar is reportedly working on a deal to rejoin Santos, returning to his boyhood club more than a decade after his multimillion-dollar transfer to Barcelona. Though a deal is not final yet,
If Neymar arrives in MLS, Inter Miami seemed like the logical choice due to his connections, but it appears other clubs are trying to land him
Rumors are linking Neymar to a move to MLS, but Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus issued a cautionary note about the Brazil star's current ability.
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.
Having those rights doesn't mean Neymar, currently with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, is a lock for Chicago, as was the case late last season when Germany star Marco Reus spurned Charlotte FC to join the eventual MLS Cup winners LA Galaxy.
Despite talks between Neymar and the MLS' Chicago Fire, it remains "unlikely" that the Brazilian star will sign a deal with the club, according to
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 ...
Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go back to Santos.
Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior, who many have cited as Neymar’s long-term replacement for the national team, made his thoughts clear: “ For Brazil it is important to have a player like Ney, even more so at Santos, which is his home, where he played so many games.”