Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said it would be “impossible” to achieve that Banner Neymar of Al because of the salary cap in Major League Soccer.
The Brazilian star participated in only seven matches Al Hilal Since moving to Saudi Arabia in August 2023, an anterior cruciate ligament injury has sidelined him for almost a year. He has suffered further fitness issues since returning to the fold last October.
Neymar's non-appearance in the Middle East has sparked talk of a possible January or summer exit, and he admitted he would like to reunite with former teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the squad. Inter Miami.
The trio formed the famous and deadly “MSN” trio during their time together in Barcelona Between 2014 and 2017.
talking to CNNNeymar admitted: “Obviously playing again with Messi and Suarez would be incredible. They are my friends. We still talk to each other. It will be exciting to revive this trio.”
“I am happy at Al Hilal, and I am happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises.”
However, despite Neymar's comments that sparked speculation about a move to Barcelona MultilateralInter Miami coach Mascherano, who also played alongside Neymar at Barcelona, claimed the American team would not be able to conclude a deal due to the league's salary cap.
“We cannot talk about Nay because we have nothing,” the 40-year-old said. “Obviously Neymar is a great player. Every coach in the world wants him at the moment, but you know the MLS rules about the salary cap. So for us at this moment, it's impossible to try to think about him.”
The new MLS season begins on February 22, and Inter Miami, which won the Eastern Conference title and the Supporters' Shield for the first time in 2024, will have the opportunity to strengthen its squad when the transfer window opens in late January and closes in April.
