Star forward Neymar currently is under contract to Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1 until June 2025.
When asked if he’d like to retire in his native Brazil, the 30-year-old Neymar said on the Fenomenos podcast that he’s interested in competing in Major League Soccer.
“I don’t know, I have some doubts about that. I don’t know if I’ll play in Brazil again,” Neymar said. “I’d love to play in the U.S. actually. I’d love to play there at least for a season.”
When asked to elaborate, Neymar cited the MLS’ shorter season as a means to elongate his career.
“First of all, their season is shorter, so I’d get three months’ vacation,” Neymar said before adding with a laugh, “I’d play many more years.”
As for just how much longer Neymar envisions playing, well he’s not so sure.
“I joke with my friends that I will retire when I’m 32,” he said.
“But it’s just a joke. I don’t know. Honestly, I will play until I’m mentally tired. If my mental health is OK and my body as well … physically, I think I’ll still last a few years. But my mental health is the most important thing. My contract with Paris will last until I’m 34. So I’ll be playing (at least) until then.”
–Field Level Media