Neymar Jr. was looking for a move away from Al-Hilal after six years with the club. Despite the Catalan club’s apparent reservations about the transfer, the Brazilian star voiced a great desire to return to Barcelona. Meanwhile, fans rushed to social media to speculate on the potential of Neymar joining Inter Miami.
Neymar joined the Red and Blues in 2017 when they triggered a €222 million buyout clause from Barcelona. During his time at PSG, he had a variety of challenges, including injury issues that led to missed matches. Neymar’s decision to submit a transfer request before his contract expired in 2027 caused chaos for PSG. Soccer fans hoped to see him reconnect with Lionel Messi this season, but his interest in his former club surprised them.
What lies ahead for Neymar Jr?
The 31-year-old Brazilian returned from an ankle injury that kept him out for the rest of the 2022-23 season to score twice in a pre-season friendly against Jeonbuk. However, L’Equipe said that Neymar intended to leave PSG before the transfer window closed, and that the club had already began looking for alternatives.
Meanwhile, he declared his desire to return to Barcelona, despite the coach’s and many club officials’ doubts over the move. Barcelona was experiencing financial challenges that needed to be addressed, since they were unable to register new players such as Ikey Gundogan and Inigo Martinez at the club.
The recruitment of Neymar could be difficult for Barcelona, as coach Xavi Hernández believes the Brazilian star would not match their style of play. However, many authorities believed that club president Joan Laporta would be in support of the transfer in the coming days.
There have been no official conversations between PSG and Barcelona over Neymar’s sale, despite PSG’s willingness to accept an offer of $60 to $70 million for the Brazilian sensation. Meanwhile, fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the Neymar transfer.How have fans reacted to the Brazilian star’s transfer?
After ESPN claimed that Neymar was considering returning to Barcelona, fans reacted with mixed emotions. Some questioned whether the transfer would be a suitable match for the player. Furthermore, many fans believed that playing with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami would be a better fit for the Brazilian national.
One fan commented, “inter miami @neymarjr just do it dont think”
Another soccer enthusiast commented, “Go inter miami, we need msn”
Some were really excited about the transfer, “@intermiamicf YALL KNOW WHAT TO DO”
One of them wanted the transfer to be quick, “send him to Inter Miami FC asap”
Fans were trying to get Inter Miami to notice the golden opportunity to bring legends together, “@intermiamicf <<< like if you think Neymar should just get the bag”
Fans also mentioned the co-owner of Inter Miami David Beckham, “Come to @intermiamicf @neymarjr @davidbeckham”
Some enthusiasts were convinced it would happen, “Bro is going to Miami for sure”