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FC Cincinnati gauges Neymar's MLS interest
- FC Cincinnati has initiated preliminary discussions to explore bringing Brazilian superstar Neymar to the United States for the 2027 season, evaluating the financial framework required for such a high-caliber signing.
- Neymar remains under contract with Santos through the end of 2026 after extending his deal last December, though he is currently recovering from a knee procedure performed during the recent international break.
- Despite missing two weeks due to the knee injury, Neymar recorded three goals and three assists across six appearances in 2026. Santos coach Cuca said the star underwent the procedure to "be raring to go" for the World Cup in June.
- Any decision regarding Neymar's future is expected to be deferred until after the 2026 World Cup concludes, regardless of whether he features for the Brazilian National Team. He has not been called up since October of 2023.
- FC Cincinnati officials are having internal discussions over whether to make a pitch for Neymar as the club weighs the feasibility of signing the two-time South American Footballer of the Year award winner. The team currently sits 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 2-4 record.
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Brazilian footballer begins to receive temptations from MLS. Neymar Jr. would like the Cincinnati FC project
Will Superstar Neymar Face Messi and Son Heung-min in the US?... Cincinnati Begins Contact OSEN = Reporter Jung Seung-woo An unexpected team has emerged as the next destination for Neymar (34). It is FC Cincinnati of the Major League Soccer (MLS). On the 10th (KST), The Athletic reported, "Cincinnati [has] made contact with Neymar's representatives regarding a potential transfer."
According to The Athletic, the franchise of MLS de Cincinnati entered into discussions with Neymar's (34 years old) entourage with a view to a possible arrival at the end of his contract with Santos in December 2026.
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