Javier Mascherano, the coach of Inter Miami, believes it is “impossible to think about” Brazilian Neymar becoming one of the new players he plans to bring in to help Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer next season.
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In recent days, rumors that Neymar will relocate to Miami to re-create the former “MSN” Barcelona front line alongside Messi and Luis Suarez have reappeared.
The Brazilian, who presently plays for Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia, responded to the discussion in an interview.
“Obviously, playing again with Messi and Suarez would be incredible. They are my friends, we still speak to each other,” Neymar said, according to CNN.
“It would be interesting to revive this trio. I’m happy at Al-Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows. Football is full of surprises.”
However, Inter Miami is now unable to recruit Neymar on a “Designated Player” contract akin to Messi’s due to MLS’s wage and squad regulations.
Mascherano stated that there was now no chance to bring in the 32-year-old due to the club’s squad predicament, reports Sports NDTV.
“Obviously, Ney is a great player.
Every team in the world wants him.
But, at this moment, you know the MLS salary rules. So, for us, it’s impossible to think about him right now,” said Argentine Mascherano, who played on the same Barca team as the trio.
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