Brazilian forward Neymar, who has been battling injuries for a long time, recently opened up about his future.
Struggling with recurring injuries, Neymar has had limited opportunities to play for Al-Hilal. Currently sidelined, the Brazilian star hinted at leaving Saudi football, with Inter Miami, home to his former teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, being a possible destination.
One of football’s most creative and fearsome forwards, Neymar formed a lethal attacking trio with Messi and Suárez at Barcelona, famously known as the “MSN.” The trio was broken in 2017 when Neymar made a record-breaking €222 million move to PSG.
In a conversation with CNN, Neymar expressed his interest in reuniting with his former teammates:
“Of course, playing with Messi and Suárez again would be unbelievable. They are my friends, and we still talk.”
“Reviving that trio would be fascinating. I’m happy at Al-Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia. But who knows? Football is full of surprises.”
Since joining Al-Hilal for €90 million in 2023, Neymar has only managed to play seven matches due to injuries. His contract with the Saudi club is set to expire in June.
During his six seasons at PSG, Neymar scored 118 goals and achieved considerable success in French domestic football. However, he couldn’t secure the elusive Champions League title for the club.
“When news of my departure from PSG came, the transfer window in the U.S. had already closed. So, I didn’t have the chance (to join Inter Miami in 2023),” Neymar explained.
With 79 goals, Neymar is Brazil’s all-time leading scorer. However, his chapter with the national team might end without winning a major title. At 32, Neymar plans to make one last attempt at glory during the 2026 World Cup.
“I’ll try my best; I want to be there. I’ll do everything to remain part of the national team.”
Neymar hasn’t played for Brazil since suffering an ACL injury during a World Cup qualifying match in October 2023.
“I know it will be my last World Cup. My last try, my last chance. I’ll do everything to play in it.”
Brazil is currently fifth in the South American World Cup qualifiers, with the top six teams earning direct entry to the tournament.
