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.
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.
In today's MLS rumors, Timo Werner is linked with the Red Bulls, Neymar is not likely to move to the Chicago Fire and former Fire striker Jhon Duran is in demand.
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.
After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.
Brazil forward Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with Al Hilal and return to Santos instead of a move to MLS, sources have told ESPN.
Once one of the world's best players, Neymar is still only 32 and looks set to leave Al Hilal soon. But what does the future hold for him?
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.
Neymar has said he would be interested in playing in the MLS. Whether it'll be with the Chicago Fire is up in the air. Neymar might be on his way out from Saudi Arabia, which could see him ending up in Major League Soccer in the United States. However ...
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
The three MLS clubs Neymar is reportedly in talks with ahead of the 2025 season might come as a surprise. With Neymar's Al Hilal contract expiring this summer, the Brazilian is we