Neymar, the transfer that no one expected?

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

After Naples, Neymar Jr would have offered himself to another Italian big name. The objective? Return to Europe and participate in the 2026 World Cup.

Last Wednesday, the Italian press, and in particular La Gazzetta dello Sportrevealed juicy information concerning the future of Neymar Jr. The former Barcelona player would have been at the heart of a long reflection on the side of Naples, where the management was very seriously studying the possibility of such a transfer. The comeback of “Ney” did not take place, out of concern for balance within the team and the locker room.

But now a new rumor reporting a return to Europe emerges this Tuesday, still in the transalpine media. The Santos striker would have offered his services, between the months of April and May 2025, to another Serie A big name. And not the least, since it is quite simply Inter Milan, finalist of the last Champions League.

Confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, this hypothetical transfer refused by the Interists for economic and sporting reasons is also far from being closed, as explained
Sportmediaset. The Auriverde clan has still not given up on the idea of ​​returning to the Old Continent, and would be ready to relaunch the track leading to the Milan club during the next transfer window.

2026 World Cup objective for Neymar

Despite repeated injuries, Neymar (33) still hasn't given up on the idea of ​​participating in the next World Cup in North America. On the contrary, the Brazilian number 10, free on December 31, is looking for a prestigious exit in order to gain playing time and thus show himself in the eyes of his coach Carlo Ancelotti. All this leading him to Inter Milan, thanks in part to very good relations between the player's agent, Pini Zahavi, and the club.

If the former PSG star were to succeed in his plan, there is no doubt that Ancelotti would recall him to the selection. This is evidenced by his statements on the sidelines of the friendly match between Japan and Brazil (Tuesday, 12:30 p.m.).
“Neymar can absolutely play at his best level in this national team, without any problems. When he is physically fit, he has the qualities required to play not only for Brazil, but also for any team in the world, thanks to his qualities. »