In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.

During MLS Media Day 2025, Luis Suárez and Javier Mascherano weighed in on Neymar's potential future at Inter Miami.

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was "impossible" to even consider bringing Neymar to the club.

Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.

In today's MLS rumors, Neymar of Al-Hilal linked with the Chicago Fire and other MLS clubs, Atlanta United & Middlesbrough agree on a deal for Emmanuel Latte Lath and John Tolkin is set to join Holstein Kiel from the New York Red Bulls.

A move away from Al Hilal looks likely for Neymar Jr in 2025, but his destination is unknown.The 32-year-old is rumoured to be looking for an exit from the Saudi Pro League side with his contract

MLS’ salary and squad rules mean that Miami are not currently in the position to add Neymar on a “Designated Player” contract. Read more at straitstimes.com.

But sources with ESPN in Brazil have tempered expectations over a move to MLS for Neymar, adding that if he were to play in the U.S., he still held out hope of signing with Inter Miami.

Inter Miami's head coach, Argentine Javier Mascherano, stated on Thursday that the club does not plan to sign forward Neymar, primarily due to the salary

It has been claimed by multiple sources over recent weeks that one of the United States franchises in the mix along with Chicago Fire is David Beckham co-owned Inter Miami, the current club of Neymar's former teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and new head coach Javier Mascherano.