Luis Suarez has stirred excitement about a potential reunion of Barcelona’s legendary MSN attacking trio at Inter Miami, addressing speculation surrounding Neymar’s future during MLS Media Day in Miami. The Uruguayan striker, while acknowledging the complexities of such a move, expressed enthusiasm about potentially linking up again with his former teammate.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Suarez reflected on the possibility of rekindling one of football’s most prolific partnerships. Everyone knows what Neymar is as a player, what we generated, the era we were together,” Suarez remarked, though he tempered expectations by noting they’re “in another era, much older than we were at that time.
The prospect of reuniting the famed MSN trio gained momentum after Neymar’s recent interview with CNN Sport, where the Brazilian star openly discussed the possibility of joining his former Barcelona teammates in Miami. Obviously, playing again with Messi and Suarez would be incredible,” Neymar stated, while maintaining his current contentment at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The original MSN partnership, which terrorized defenses across Europe from 2014 to 2017, produced an astounding 364 goals across all competitions during their time together at Barcelona. Their individual contributions were equally impressive, with Messi accounting for 219 goal contributions, Suarez adding 180, and Neymar contributing 138 during their shared tenure at the Camp Nou.
However, Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano has poured cold water on the speculation, citing MLS salary cap restrictions as a significant obstacle. “We cannot talk about Ney because we have nothing,” Mascherano explained. “Obviously, Ney is a great player. Everyone or every coach in the world wants him, but at the moment, you know the MLS rules about the salary cap. For us, in this moment, it’s impossible.”
Neymar’s recent career has been marked by injury struggles since his move to Saudi Arabia in 2023. The Brazilian superstar has made just seven appearances totaling 428 minutes for Al-Hilal, with his time there marred by an ACL tear sustained on international duty and a subsequent hamstring injury in November 2024. His current contract with the Saudi club expires in June 2025, potentially opening the door for a move to Miami.
Meanwhile, Suarez has enjoyed a stellar start to his MLS career since joining Inter Miami at the beginning of the 2024 season. The Uruguayan striker’s impact was immediate, helping the team secure the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield while establishing himself as a finalist for both MLS MVP and Newcomer of the Year awards. His impressive debut campaign yielded 20 goals and nine assists across 27 regular season matches.
The potential addition of Neymar would add another layer of star power to an Inter Miami side that has already transformed the landscape of Major League Soccer through the acquisitions of Messi, Suarez, and other former Barcelona stars. However, the complexities of MLS roster rules and salary cap restrictions present significant challenges to completing such a high-profile move.
As Inter Miami prepares for the 2025 campaign, beginning with a preseason friendly against Liga MX side Club America on January 18, the speculation surrounding Neymar’s potential arrival continues to captivate football fans worldwide. While the immediate focus remains on the upcoming season, the possibility of reuniting one of football’s most celebrated attacking trios looms as an intriguing subplot in the evolving story of Major League Soccer’s ambitious growth.
