Neymar would give MLS even more visibility in the aftermath of Lionel Messi's arrival, but he also brings considerably more baggage than his former club teammate.
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.
If Neymar arrives in MLS, Inter Miami seemed like the logical choice due to his connections, but it appears other clubs are trying to land him
Rumors are linking Neymar to a move to MLS, but Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus issued a cautionary note about the Brazil star's current ability.
Having those rights doesn't mean Neymar, currently with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, is a lock for Chicago, as was the case late last season when Germany star Marco Reus spurned Charlotte FC to join the eventual MLS Cup winners LA Galaxy.
The Chicago Fire are trying to land Neymar from Saudi club Al Hilal. However, the task will be easier said than done to bring him over.
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus fears Neymar "can no longer play at the level we are used to." Neymar, 32, becomes a free agent at the end of the season and Jesus has claimed he is in the dark over the Brazil star's future plans.
Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior are excited about the prospect of Neymar returning to Brazil, with the Al Hilal star eyeing a potential move to former club Santos in January. Sources have told ESPN that Neymar is looking to terminate his contract with the Saudi Pro League side to go back to Santos.
The Brazilian is weighing his future and demands to be one of the highest-paid players in the league to join MLS.
Neymar, once the crown jewel of Barcelona’s attack, is again at the center of transfer speculation. Barcelona’s Sporting Director, Deco, recently left the possibility of Neymar’s return to Camp Nou open,
It’s been a brutal era for Chicago Fire fans. They last qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs in 2017 and finished dead last in the Eastern Conference last season.