'They are my friends' - Neymar opens up on playing with Messi and Suarez in Miami

'They are my friends' - Neymar opens up on playing with Messi and Suarez in Miami

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:43 - 07.01.2025

The trio of Neymar, Messi and Suarez formed a formidable attacking partnership at Barcelona, and led the club to a historic treble.

Brazilian forward Neymar has fueled speculation about a potential move to Inter Miami, suggesting he would be open to reuniting with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

The trio formed a formidable attacking partnership at Barcelona, and leading the club to a historic treble before Neymar's record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

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"Obviously, playing again with Messi and Suarez would be incredible. They are my friends, we still speak to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio," Neymar told CNN.

I’m content in Saudi Arabia, but open to surprises - Neymar

While expressing his desire to play alongside Messi and Suarez again, Neymar stated that he is happy at Al-Hilal and in Saudi Arabia.

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"I'm happy at Al-Hilal, I'm happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises," he added.

Neymar's time at Al-Hilal has been marred by injuries, limiting him to just seven appearances since his move from PSG in 2023 for a reported €90 million fee. His contract with the Saudi Arabian club expires in June.

Neymar on Saudi project and past Inter Miami opportunity 

Neymar explained that a move to Inter Miami in 2023 wasn't feasible due to the transfer window being closed in the United States when he left PSG.

However, the Brazilian  highlighted the appeal of the Saudi project, citing its benefits for both him and his family.

"The project they offered me (in Saudi Arabia) was very good, not just for me but also for my family, so going to Saudi Arabia was the best option."

Neymar on Brazil’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup

Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, also shared his ambition to compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Brazil currently sits fifth in the South American qualifying standings, with the top six teams securing automatic qualification.

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