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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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