Expect Major League Soccer to continue attracting big soccer names in the future. One of them could be Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Neymar because the Brazilian recently stated he would love to play in the United States in the future.
During a recent appearance on Fenômenos Podcast, hosted by legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo, Neymar was asked whether he intends to play again in his native country before he retires. While the 30-year-old wasn’t overly optimistic about this scenario, saying he has “some doubts about that,” he did reveal one of his preferred future stops.
“I’d love to play in the U.S., actually,” Neymar told Ronaldo. “I’d love to play there at least for a season.”
Asked to elaborate on his comments, Neymar jokingly said he’s attracted by the shorter seasons in the MLS that would allow him to “play many more years.”
“Their season is shorter, so I’d get three months’ vacation,” he added.
You can check out the full episode of Fenômenos Podcast featuring Neymar below.
While there is certainly a possibility of Neymar coming to MLS, his arrival shouldn’t be expected anytime soon. He has a contract with PSG that runs until the summer of 2025 and makes him one of the best-paid athletes in the world, something teams in the United States couldn’t possibly match. Still, his comments, alongside Toronto FC’s recent capture of Napoli’s star Lorenzo Insigne, show that MLS is becoming a reputable league and that its popularity will only grow in the future.
