Neymar celebrating a goal in a Santos match, potential Inter Miami move in 2025.
MLS could be set for a blockbuster signing as Neymar is being backed to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The Brazilian superstar, currently running down his contract at Santos, remains a “huge name” in world football and could represent a major coup for the league.
Despite injury concerns, Neymar continues to play through pain as Santos battles relegation, with the forward preparing for free agency ahead of the next World Cup.
“If Neymar is fit, then I think it works. He’s still a huge name in certain parts of the US,” said ex-USMNT and MLS star Brad Friedel, noting the commercial and sporting appeal of the move.
Neymar’s potential MLS arrival would not just boost Inter Miami on the field. The league is navigating challenges with broadcast subscriptions and visibility, and a player of Neymar’s stature could elevate its profile.
Friedel added:
“Having spent some time in Miami, before Messi came you wouldn’t have really known that Miami had a team. From the time that he came, there are pink and black shirts everywhere. If Neymar came, it would add to that.”
While injuries remain a concern, a tiered contract structure based on fitness and performance could help mitigate risk while maximizing Neymar’s impact both on and off the field.
MLS teams must weigh the sporting risks against the massive commercial upside. Neymar brings global attention, merchandise sales, and sponsorship opportunities, all while joining a league that’s a step below the intensity of European football.
“If they can structure the contract correctly, it limits the risk. Having Neymar alongside Messi again… I am not sure. But the league needs to do something commercially,” Friedel said.
For Inter Miami, the signing of Neymar could reignite the excitement that Messi brought to the club, creating an iconic South American duo in the heart of MLS and capturing worldwide attention.
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