FC Cincinnati's negotiations with Neymar have ended. The Brazilian superstar walked away from discussions over a potential move to the MLS club.

What happened?

Neymar's representatives and FC Cincinnati's Sporting Director Chris Albright and President Jeff Berding met in Brazil in April. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star was open to a move to Ohio if the financial package was attractive. However, negotiations failed to advance.

Why it matters for FC Cincinnati

The MLS club remains in second place in the league standings, with 65 points from 34 games, and a recent form of WWDWW. Their next fixture is against New York City FC at home on 2026-08-19. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 2nd | | Points | 65 | | Goals Scored | 52 | | Goals Conceded | 40 | | Goal Difference | +12 |

What comes next?

Neymar's current contract with Santos expires at the end of the year. He remains open to a future move to MLS under the right circumstances. FC Cincinnati will need to look elsewhere to strengthen their squad. And with the transfer window still open, they have time to make key signings. But for now, their focus will be on their upcoming match against New York City FC.