Neymar spends eye-watering sum to buy piece of waterfront land in Florida as rumors of reunion with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami resurface: Reports
Neymar has rekindled rumors of a possible reunion with Lionel Messi after he reportedly spent a whopping $26 million on a waterfront mansion in Florida. The Brazilian superstar shared the locker room with the talismanic Argentine during their time in Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
He joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported transfer fee of €90 million in 2023 (via Transfermarkt). However, the Brazilian has spent most of his time in the Middle East sidelined due to injuries. He played just five games for the Blue Waves before suffering a cruciate ligament tear in October 2023.
Neymar made his comeback after over a year on October 21 in Al-Hilal's AFC Champions League clash against Al-Ain. The Brazilian was brought on at the 77-minute mark as his side won 5-4 at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (via GOAL), Neymar has recently spent a whopping eye-watering $26 million for a piece of waterfront land in Florida. The report also states that the Brazilian superstar has "approved plans for a 13,000-square-foot house." A representative of the buyer explained that the Brazilian was impressed by the "privacy and security of the gated community."
This purchase has rekindled rumors of Neymar joining his pals Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in Inter Miami. The three formed one of the most potent attacking trios in football history between 2014 and 2017, winning the coveted treble under Luis Enrique in the 2014-15 season.
Lionel Messi and Neymar have shared the pitch in 206 games, recording 67 joint goal contributions. The Brazilian superstar has assisted Lionel Messi 40 times while the Argentine has returned the favor on 27 occasions.
When Lionel Messi opened up about Neymar joining Inter Miami to complete iconic trio with him and Luis Suarez
In June 2024, Lionel Messi opened up about the chances of Neymar joining Inter Miami to complete the iconic trio with himself and Luis Suarez. The Argentine maestro talked about Neymar's woes with injury and the difficulties he faced over the last twelve months. According to a report by acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano (shared via X), Lionel Messi said:
“We talk often! We even have a group chat with the three of us, including Luis. Ney speaks perfect Spanish."
He continued:
"A little message to recruit him? No, I don't know. The truth is, it's difficult now. He's in Saudi Arabia, and I think he has a year left on his contract. He had a tough year, where he was injured for a long time. So, it's difficult now. After that, I don't know. Life takes so many turns that anything can happen, but I think, for now, no."
Lionel Messi recently lifted the Supporter's Shield with Inter Miami and is on course to win the club's first MLS Cup in December.