NEYMAR has reportedly pulled out of a potential move to FC Cincinnati after becoming irritated during negotiations.
The playmaker, 34, came off the bench as Brazil notched a over Scotland last night.
Neymar has reportedly ended talks with FC Cincinnati Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Brazilian playmaker’s deal at Santos expires at the end of the year Credit: Getty
And Neymar was as he hugged his son following the World Cup showdown.
But the Santos livewire headed to the tournament with his future up in the air and he appears no closer to finding a new home.
The Athletic report Neymar has sensationally walked away from discussions with Cincinnati after becoming frustrated by the lack of progress.
He wanted to seal the move if personal terms could be agreed, but the American side failed to make an official offer.
And that resulted in Neymar feeling Cincinnati were not serious in their pursuit despite sporting director Chris Albright and president Jeff Berding jetting into Brazil for talks with him and his dad in April.
The former Barcelona man, who completed a worth £198MILLION to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, is still open to taking on a fresh challenge in MLS.
But Cincinnati will not be Neymar’s destination ahead of his Santos deal expiring at the end of the year.
He took a whopping to rejoin the Brazilian giants last year, having started his career at the Vila Belmiro.
Neymar came off the bench against Scotland despite uncertainty over his future Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Neymar has found himself in some difficult situations with his boyhood club though, including when after being jeered.
But he has scored six goals and notched four assists in 15 appearances this season.
And that form was enough for Brazil chief Carlo Ancelotti to hand him a .
Neymar and his team-mates are waiting to find out who they will face in the last 32 after topping Group C.
Brazil bagged maximum points against Scotland and Haiti after being forced to settle for a earlier this month.
This is the fourth World Cup of Neymar’s career, having also been involved in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
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