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FC Cincinnati have entered preliminary discussions with Neymar around a move to Major League Soccer, according to the Athletic.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The club is weighing whether a move for the Brazilian star makes sense, and has gauged his potential interest in such a switch. Neymar is under contract until the end of the 2026 season after penning a one-year extension with Santos.<\/p>\n
Neymar was close to an MLS move in 2025, when he was engaged in serious discussions with the Chicago Fire after leaving Al Hilal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, he opted to pen a deal with Santos, his boyhood club, which he helped save from relegation. He penned a one-year deal with the Brazilian club that rather cooled rumors of an MLS switch before the World Cup.<\/p>\n
However, it seems that there could be movement again. Although reported talks are preliminary, Cincinnati are reportedly considering what a move for the highest profile Brazilian footballer in the world would look like.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There is a potential roadblock for Cincinnati in terms of their roster construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pat Noonan’s side already has three Designated Spots filled, and all of them – Evander, Kevin Denkey, and Miles Robinson – are tied down on long-term contracts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unless anything changes, Neymar would have to agree on a deal within MLS salary regulations. The Athletic reported that European clubs expressed interest in acquiring Denkey, whom Cincinnati signed in the winter of 2025, last offseason.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati have explored possible moves for European stars of late. Denkey was the top scorer in the Belgian League when they bought him for $16 million ahead of the 2025 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The club was reportedly close to agreeing on a deal for Weston McKennie, and also engaged in talks with Josh Sargent.<\/p>\n
Neymar, for his part, is hoping to be a part of the Brazil squad at the upcoming World Cup. He was not selected for the Selecao’s friendlies this March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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