Chicago Fire FC is engaged in “preliminary negotiations” with Brazil soccer legend Neymar, according to multiple reports.
Neymar holds the record for most goals scored for Brazil in international competition, and has become a worldwide phenomenon during his stints with Barcelona and Paris St. Germaine, winning a combined seven domestic titles with the two legendary clubs.Currently, Neymar is under contract with Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, but only appeared in three matches last season due to a variety of injuries.
Other teams can sign the player after offering the Fire $50,000 in General Allocation Money. The Fire can reject that, but would then have to make what MLS considers a “genuine, objectively reasonable offer.”expressed desire to play with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
The Fire will likely have to compete with teams from other leagues around the world for Neymar, but the deal would be considered the largest in team history,in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-18-9 on the season in 2024.
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