Inter Miami have been interested in a move for Neymar for quite some time, with the winger himself fueling rumors this week after recent comments.
Neymar admitted that he would love to play alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez again, with the Brazilian’s future at Al-Hilal up in the air as transfer speculation surrounding the attacker begins to increase.
With Neymar buying a $26m property in Florida last year, the prospect of the 32-year-old soccer superstar moving to Chase Stadium has never been higher, with Inter Miami fans excited about the idea of the attacker reuniting with former FC Barcelona teammates Messi and Suarez.
And Neymar’s actual opinion on joining the Herons could be something that will interest Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
Neymar finds Inter Miami move ‘appealing’ after recent comments
According to the Miami Herald, Neymar finds the idea of joining Inter Miami ‘appealing’, especially after 18 months at Al-Hilal where the winger has spent most of his time stuck on the treatment table dealing with injuries.
As per the report, the Miami lifestyle and the prospect of living in Florida is something that Neymar views as a big positive, with this factor key to Messi making the move to MLS in 2023, alongside Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
With Inter Miami also interested in signing James Rodriguez, though, the reigning Supporters’ Shield holders have a big decision to make this January in which superstar player do they want to sign heading into the 2025 season.
Yet given Neymar’s reputation, his world-class quality and his relationship with Messi, Suarez and new Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano, the Brazilian international ticks every box the Florida franchise are looking for in a new superstar signing.
Can Inter Miami afford to sign Neymar this January?
With MLS spending rules as strict as they are, the idea of Inter Miami signing Neymar with already the biggest payroll in the division feels fanciful even for the most optimistic of supporters this January.
However, with Inter Miami trading Leonardo Campana to the New England Revolution, the Herons now have a free Designated Player spot, effectively granting Mascherano’s side a free hit at signing whoever they please for whatever the price.
Moreover, with Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas saying there is an infitne budget to sign a player like Neymar this January, everything could be there to land the Brazilian international this month, a transfer that could change everything for the Herons.