Neymar hints at ‘incredible’ reunion with Messi and Suárez at Inter Miami

Neymar says a reunion with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Inter Miami would be “incredible” as he nears the end of his contract with Al-Hilal.

The Brazilian formed a lethal partnership with Messi and Suárez to lead Barcelona to the treble in 2015, before moving to Paris St Germain in 2017 for a record fee of $230 million.

“It would of course be incredible to play with Messi and Suárez again. They are my friends, we still speak to each other,” Neymar told CNN. “It would be interesting to revive this trio. I’m happy at Al-Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises.”

Neymar has made just seven appearances for Al-Hilal since leaving PSG for a fee of €90 million in 2023, with injuries keeping the Brazilian out for a long time. His contract expires in June.

The 32-year-old spent six seasons at PSG, where he scored 118 goals. But despite huge success domestically, he failed to win the Champions League with PSG before moving to the Saudi Pro League.

“When the news broke that I was leaving Paris St Germain, the transfer window in the United States was closed so I didn’t have that option. [of moving to Miami]” added Neymar. “The project they offered me [in Saudi Arabia] It was very good, not only for me but also for my family, so going to Saudi Arabia was the best option.”

Neymar is Brazil’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals and he said he wants one last shot at World Cup glory in 2026. With six rounds to go in the South American qualifiers, where the top six qualify automatically, Brazil are fifth in the rankings.

“I’m going to try, I want to be there. I will do everything I can to be part of the national team,” said Neymar, who has not played since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a qualifying match in October 2023. “I know this is my is the last World Cup. , my last chance, my last chance and I will do everything I can to play in it.”