Inter Miami is poised to make waves in Major League Soccer (MLS) as the club prepares for a potential blockbuster reunion of footballing superstars. With the confirmed retirements of legendary Spanish duo Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba after the 2025 MLS playoffs, Inter Miami is set to reshape its roster, and all eyes are on Brazilian star Neymar as a possible addition in 2026.
Busquets and Alba, who both joined Inter Miami in 2023 alongside Lionel Messi, have been instrumental in the club’s recent success. The Herons have strategically bolstered their squad with former Barcelona teammates of Messi, including Luis Suarez in 2024 and, most recently, Rodrigo De Paul in the summer of 2025. With Busquets and Alba stepping away, De Paul is expected to take up one of the club’s designated player spots, leaving one slot open for another high-profile signing.
According to recent reports, Inter Miami is targeting Neymar to fill that vacancy and complete a sensational reunion with Messi and Suarez. Neymar, currently playing for his boyhood club Santos FC in Brazil, signed a contract extension in June 2025 that runs until the end of the year. While he has the option to extend his stay with Santos until the 2026 World Cup, speculation is mounting that the 33-year-old forward may be open to a new challenge.
Neymar is expected to make a decision about his future in December 2025, as his Santos contract nears its end. Sources suggest that Inter Miami has already made an offer to the Brazilian star, positioning the MLS club as a serious contender for his signature. Mail Sport reports that Inter Miami is exploring the possibility of signing Neymar as a free agent in early 2026, ahead of the MLS season, which typically kicks off in February or March.
The prospect of Neymar joining Inter Miami has generated immense excitement, particularly given his history with Messi and Suarez. The trio formed one of the most formidable attacking partnerships in football history during their time at Barcelona, and Neymar has openly expressed enthusiasm about the idea of reuniting with his former teammates. Earlier this year, while still with Al Hilal before returning to Santos, Neymar commented, “The reunion with Messi and Suarez would be incredible! They are my friends, we still speak to each other. It’d be interesting to revive this trio.”
With Neymar eyeing a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup, a move to Inter Miami could provide the perfect platform to maintain his form in a competitive yet less physically demanding league. If the transfer materializes, Inter Miami would boast an unprecedented attacking lineup featuring Messi, Suarez, and Neymar, potentially transforming the MLS into a global spectacle.
As Inter Miami prepares for the 2026 season, the club’s ambition to dominate the MLS and capture worldwide attention is clear. The addition of Neymar could elevate the Herons to new heights, making them not only a powerhouse in North American soccer but also a magnet for football fans globally. The MLS is bracing for a seismic shift, and Inter Miami is ready to lead the charge.