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Neymar, currently playing with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has been linked to a potential transfer to MLS side Inter Miami. The star forward, who joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, could soon reunite with former teammates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets, all now part of Inter Miami’s ambitious lineup.
In their pursuit of the Brazilian superstar, the Florida club reportedly has already made a formal bid for him.
Neymar’s stint with Al-Hilal has been marked by an early knee injury that sidelined him for much of the season. Since recovering, he returned to the field on October 21.
He made a substitute appearance in a thrilling 5-4 AFC Champions League match against Al Ain. However, his position within the team appears uncertain. Journalist Tariq Al-Nawfal recently confirmed that Inter Miami have approached Al-Hilal with an official offer for Neymar, eyeing a January transfer window move.
Despite his recent return, the 32-year-old’s contract expires in June 2025. Thus, it allows him to begin negotiating with other clubs by early next year. As Al-Nawfal noted, Al-Hilal are reportedly “open to the idea of letting Neymar leave at the beginning of the year if a suitable offer is received” to recoup part of his transfer fee.
Economic and roster challenges for Inter Miami
Securing Neymar would mark a significant investment for Inter Miami, yet the club may face financial challenges. Currently, Miami lack sufficient resources for a deal of the magnitude required for Neymar. Especially considering his Blue Waves salary reportedly sits at around $80 million annually. If the transfer does proceed, Neymar will likely have to accept a significant pay cut to join the MLS team.
To complete the signing, Inter Miami must also free up a Designated Player (DP) slot. This MLS regulation allows each club to sign up to three players whose compensation exceeds the league’s salary cap. Messi, Busquets, and potentially…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-26 19:52:10
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