Neymar: Messi told me he would make me the best player in the world

2025-01-17 07:00 © REUTERS

Neymar may soon join his old friend Lionel Messi in the MLS.

The Brazilian is in negotiations with the Chicago Fire team. Recently, he shared an interesting story from before he left the Barcelona club in 2016.

"In my last week at the Barcelona club, Messi approached me and said, 'Why are you leaving? Is it because you want to become the best player in the world? If so, I will make you the best player in the world,'" Neymar recounted.

However, the forward did not consult the Argentine and moved to PSG for a record sum, where he ultimately did not fulfill his full potential.