A Sudden Halt
Neymar has officially ended his negotiations with FC Cincinnati, citing frustration with the protracted process that had dragged on for weeks.
The Brazilian forward, who is currently under contract with Santos, has been sidelined by a calf injury that kept him out of the opening two matches of his nation's World Cup campaign, though he made a comeback in the third group game and has already contributed six goals and four assists this season.
Cincinnati's Transfer History
The club previously missed out on a high‑profile capture in Thomas Müller, who instead chose to join the Vancouver Whitecaps, and now hopes to avoid a repeat with the Neymar deal.
Cincinnati's squad already features Brazilian midfielder Evander and striker Kévin Denkey, both of whom have been part of the team's recent preparations for a friendly against Burnley on July 10.
Despite the setbacks, club executives remain hopeful that a marquee signing will still materialize before the transfer window closes, even as they explore other options within the league.