Agent Lionel Messi strikes again! Neymar Jr. has been, regrettably, put on the bench until August owing to a significant ligament injury. However, during this time, he and his former Barcelona teammate appear to be planning something through a confidential phone call. The focus of their exchange seemingly revolves around a potential reunion at Inter Miami.
With the Al Hilal star out of action, there appears to be a growing curiosity surrounding the prospect of Neymar leaving. On one side, the president of Santos strongly believes that the Brazilian winger will join their team. Additionally, now, thanks to Lionel Messi, Inter Miami has also entered the picture. Think about the commercial benefits!
Neymar and Lionel Messi planning an Inter Miami reunion
Notably, Neymar shared his conversations with the Argentine maestro. In an official statement relayed by the 32-year-old himself, he disclosed: “I spoke with Lionel Messi, and he asked me to come to Inter Miami.” It thus seems Agent Lionel Messi has sprung into action once more. Indeed, prior to Luis Suarez confirming his move over to Inter Miami, La Pulga had a similar conversation with him as well.
Presently, it might be inferred from these indications that there exists an intentionality behind completing the MSN trio at Inter Miami, bringing in Neymar being part of such a plan. All this said, though; currently, the ex-PSG star holds contractual obligations towards Al Hilal, which are set only for termination by summer 2025.
Neymar signed a lucrative deal worth over $400 million with the Saudi Arabian club and has only participated in 5 matches thus far. It appears improbable that Al Hilal would be open to separating from such a valuable asset after such a brief period. In addition to Lionel Messi, others have also called out the former Barca superstar in hopes of recruiting him. Meanwhile, his old club looks to get in the act to bring him home!
Santos president confident about Al Hilal star’s return to his boyhood club
In a recent interview with Football Espana, Santos President Marcelo Teixeira shared insightful details on an intriguing discourse he held with Neymar. Expressing his thoughts regarding the winger’s return to Santos, Teixeira emphasized, “To come back and play here, he needs to recover well from injury. He will continue his experience in Saudi Arabia and then come back here.”
Neymar began his professional career at Santos, where he made 142 appearances. As per current indications, it appears that numerous possibilities lie ahead for him. The options range from reuniting professionally with Lionel Messi, contemplating a nostalgic return to Santos, or remaining with Al Hilal.