Lionel Messi Signs with Inter Miami in MLS, Neymar Reacts in NBA Interview

On Wednesday, Lionel Messi announced his surprising decision: The superstar is going to Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). Brazil star Neymar was informed of his previous team-mate’s move before his previous teammate’s statements, as he did in a Youtube-Interview of the North American basketball professional league NBA revealed. Both last played together at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi’s contract expired.

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In the interview, Neymar was sad about the departure of the Argentine, with whom he had already played at FC Barcelona and, in his own words, is good friends, spoke of a “bittersweet moment” to see Messi go. The 31-year-old said Argentina’s four-year-old world champion would be comfortable in Miami, where basketball fan Neymar was staying for the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets.

“I’m sure Leo will change the league here in the US. The league will become much more popularexplained Neymar, who has been sidelined since February with an ankle injury. “Everyone should enjoy it and see him play because unfortunately nothing lasts forever.” Messi had declared this week that he would move to Miami. Financially troubled Barcelona had tried in vain to return, a highly paid offer from Saudi Arabia was apparently out of the question for Messi.

However, Neymar said nothing about his own future in the interview. It is unclear whether the offensive player, who has been injured for months, will stay with PSG. His contract with the French capital club is valid until 2025.