The Brazilian star, currently with Al-Hilal but having passed through PSG and Barcelona, has purchased a luxurious mansion in Miami, United States. According to the Wall Street Journal, in a purchase worth $26 million, Neymar Jr. has placed transfers at the doors of Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi is already outstanding. With the full-wing MLS season on and Messi making Inter Miami a house attracting international stars, a dream that is gaining momentum is to see Neymar playing in the MLS.
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Neymar in the MLS: The New Ambition of Inter Miami
It is no coincidence that Neymar's latest purchase came to Miami. Finding a residence in the ultra-luxurious Florida neighborhood of Bal Harbour seems to be more than just a venture into real estate. This places the Brazilian star close to Messi-his old compatriot with whom he shared both Barcelona and PSG. The rumors linking Neymar to Inter Miami were not new, but they had taken on fresh meaning with this purchase and Messi voicing a desire to reunite on the pitch.
Since his arrival in the MLS, Lionel Messi rocketed Inter Miami into the limelight and elevated the growth of the league. Adding Neymar to the mix would put the MLS a notch higher, with all the attention it can receive on the international stage. The thought of Messi, Neymar, or even Suárez and Sergio Busquets in Inter Miami jerseys is more than an advertising dream come true-it is a dream team for American soccer.
Messi Wants Neymar in Miami
Messi did not arrive into the MLS alone, his style and skill affixed to the list of the greatest-ever players, and he brought some friends along. The Argentine star joined forces with former teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in the team environment that created familiarity and a dynamic set of skills. Add Neymar to that, and you'll instantaneously remember the destructive "MSN" trio in Messi, Suarez, and Neymar at Barcelona-the feeling of nostalgia, a gold opportunity for Inter Miami.
Of course, for Neymar, Inter Miami offers him more than another shot at sharing the pitch with Messi; it's a chance to regain that chemistry with Messi on the pitch, perhaps Suarez too. Back in February, Neymar spoke candidly about the desire to once again share the field with Messi: "I hope we can play together again." As for Messi himself, he hasn't been shy about his own desire to see Neymar join him in Miami. As recently as June, Messi said he, Neymar, and Suárez remain close, regularly chatting on a three-man group text-a connection that goes a long way past the confines of the pitch.
Why Neymar in the MLS Makes Sense Now
Neymar is in the last year of his deal with Al-Hilal, and though the Saudi club invested big in bringing him over, the Brazilian seems to consider the move to Miami fitting for closing a chapter of his career on high. MLS would afford him an opportunity to get away from the pressures of European and Saudi leagues, letting him run his talent free in a lax environment, surrounded by the Brazilian presence in the US.
Miami has already embraced soccer, and with the arrival of Messi, it's turned out to be the new hub for this sport in the US. Adding Neymar to that mix will make it an even bigger buzz and bolt Inter Miami as the hottest team in the MLS. Neymar has always been a media monster, and with him on board, the team and the league would be the talk of the town worldwide. Without question, Neymar would be an influential marketing tool, drawing brands and fans from around the world.