Neymar to PSG’s Biggest Rival? Marseille Shock Move Gathers Steam

What started as a far-fetched rumor from Spanish outlet Fichajes — Neymar to Olympique de Marseille — has taken a surprising twist. Now, TyC Sports, a far more reliable source in South America, reports the Brazilian is genuinely considering a departure from Santos… and that OM could be his next destination.

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Marseille, The Surprise Contender A Long Shot… But Not Out of the Question

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At 33, Neymar went back to his roots in January, rejoining Santos in Brazil. But instead of a fairytale return, the story has soured: disappointing performances, a team stuck in the relegation zone, and increasing pressure from fans have pushed Neymar to rethink his future, says TyC Sports.

Marseille, The Surprise Contender

Enter OM. The idea of Neymar joining PSG’s historic rival seems insane on paper — and yet, according to Fichajes, Marseille are willing to make a financial push to bring him in. That might seem unlikely given the club’s usual budget constraints, but Pablo Longoria has already shown a willingness to break the mold for big names like Aubameyang, Alexis Sanchez, or Kondogbia.

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Neymar reportedly earns around €160,000/month at Santos, plus 90% of his image rights, pushing his total monthly income close to €800,000. To join Marseille, he’d have to accept a major pay cut — and in an ironic twist, he’d reunite with Adrien Rabiot, his ex-PSG teammate from 2017 to 2019.

A Long Shot… But Not Out of the Question

While the initial report felt like clickbait, the backing from TyC Sports adds legitimacy. OM haven’t commented publicly, but internally, some decision-makers would love to pull off such a high-profile move.

Would Neymar at Marseille break the internet? Probably. Would it break the balance of Ligue 1? Possibly. For now, it’s still just a rumor — but one worth keeping an eye on.