neymar Has emerged as the latest global football icon to attract interest of MLSAs fc cincinnati Have started exploring options to bring Santos star to United States of Americaa source told ESPN’s Nathalia Ferrao on Thursday.
Cincinnati has initiated contact with the former barcelona And Paris Saint Germain Star’s representatives assessed his interest and began preliminary discussions regarding a move, the source said.
Neymar remains under contract with his childhood club Santos until the end of 2026 Has extended his deal for one year Last December. According to the source, Cincinnati’s inquiries focused on whether it would consider a transition to MLS and the financial structure needed to facilitate such a high-caliber signing.
The Athletic was the first to report news of the move.
Any decision regarding Neymar’s future was expected to be postponed until the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of whether Neymar plays for it or not. brazil. He has not been called up to represent the five-time World Cup champions since October 2023.
Neymar has been absent from the Santos team for the past two weeks due to a knee injury, limiting him to six appearances in 2026, in which he recorded three goals and three assists.
But Santos coach Kuka said this on Tuesday Neymar had to undergo knee surgery during the international break to “be ready to go” before the World Cup in June.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has repeatedly said that if Neymar is fully fit then his name will be considered for the World Cup roster.
Brazil lost 2-1 in the recent international break France First behaved friendly and then attacked croatia 3-1 in the second exhibition of the March window.
