Overview

• Neymar, currently with Saudi club Al Hilal, is engaged in preliminary discussions with three MLS teams, including Chicago Fire, regarding a potential move this summer.
• The 32-year-old Brazilian has faced significant injury setbacks, including a torn ACL in late 2023 and a subsequent hamstring injury, limiting him to just seven appearances for Al Hilal with one goal scored.
• Despite speculation, Inter Miami is not pursuing Neymar due to MLS salary cap restrictions, though Neymar has expressed interest in reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
• Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus has stated that Neymar’s future is uncertain, emphasizing that the player is no longer performing at his previous level due to prolonged injuries.
• Neymar’s contract with Al Hilal runs through June 2025, allowing him to negotiate a free transfer this summer while he aims to prepare for what he considers his final FIFA World Cup in 2026.