Neymar claims that he ‘already knew’ Lionel Messi was headed to Inter Miami
Neymar, a Brazilian striker, said on Friday that he knew about Lionel Messi’s impending transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami before the news broke.
When asked on the NBA Brazil YouTube channel about his response to hearing that his Argentine buddy was leaving for Florida, the Brazilian screamed, “I already knew it!” while grinning.
Neymar watched Game Three of the NBA Finals on Wednesday between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets while on vacation in Miami.
“We had previously discussed his coming here, so I knew it would happen. Neymar, who played with Messi at Barcelona from 2013 to 2017 and then for the last two seasons at PSG, said: “I promised him he would be happy in Miami.
The Brazilian star said, “I’m very happy for him and also a little sad because he left,” as his own future at PSG is in doubt after another injury-plagued year.
Neymar expressed his belief in Messi’s ability to elevate Major League Soccer, saying: “It will be a much more popular league, with a lot more viewers, and everyone should benefit from it.”
Messi, a 35-year-old World Cup champion, declared on Wednesday that he would be retiring at Inter Miami rather than going back to Barcelona or joining his fierce rival Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
