Chelsea goal Neymar ‘may be a part of Lionel Messi in US’ after Pochettino resolution

Aug 08, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Chelsea goal Neymar ‘may be a part of Lionel Messi in US’ after Pochettino resolution

Neymar may make a shock transfer to affix former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi in MLS amid rising uncertainty at PSG. The Brazilian winger has been closely linked with a switch away from the Ligue 1 workforce for the previous couple of home windows and will now be set to make a transfer stateside.

Neymar has endured a turbulent time in Paris since his record-breaking £220million switch from Barcelona in 2017. The Brazilian suffered a number of long-term accidents and has every so often been booed by the Parisian supporters.

The 31-year-old has been constantly linked with a transfer away, together with a transfer to Premier League giant Chelsea. However, it seems that the Blues’ boss Mauricio Pochettino has little interest in the ahead.

According to reports, Neymar might be accessible for as little as £60m. But the Argentinian coach has different targets increased up on the switch listing.

Neymar may as an alternative by on his option to the United States. With Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami taking the league by storm, scoring seven targets in 4 video games, different groups need to strengthen.

According to Marca, New York City FC have expressed an curiosity as they appear to stay aggressive in MLS. The workforce are a part of the City Football Group, house owners of Manchester City, and will look to convey the winger to the membership along with his contract set to run out in 2025.

The Brazilian would observe in such footsteps as David Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard. Lampard additionally loved a quick stint within the blue aspect of Manchester, and the potential of doing the identical may doubtlessly sway Neymar to affix the New York membership.

Despite the hyperlinks, Neymar has rejected the thought of a transfer away from PSG when again in late July he spoke with influencer Casimiro Miguel. “I hope to be at PSG,” he stated when quizzed about his future.

“I have a contract with PSG and so far no one has told me anything. Even if there is no love between the fans and the players, I will be there. With love or without love, but with Neymar.”

Neymar’s father, Neymar Santos Sr., has additionally shut down a possible transfer in an interview with PL Brasil. He stated: “I cannot confirm news that did not happen.” Neymar might be in line to function for PSG once they begin the season towards FC Lorient on the Parc Des Princes on Aug. 12.