Neymar's big statement, said- Neymar says that he is an Argentine superstar...

Neymar Jr. said that he knew about Lionel Messi move to Inter Miami and the MLS as the Argentine superstar decided to end his European career after the 202223 season with PSG.

Messi announced on Wednesday that he would be making the switch to the US after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent after winning the Ligue 1 title with them this season. The World Cup winner was the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia and a return to Barcelona was also on the cards.

However, the Argentina superstar announced that he decided to move to the US as he didnt want to wait around till Barca sorted out their financial fair play situation.

I made the decision that Im going to go to Miami, Messi said in an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport newspapers.

I still havent closed it 100. Im still missing a few things, but we decided to go ahead. If Barcelona didnt work out, I wanted to leave Europe, get out of the spotlight and think more about my family.

Speaking to NBA Brasil, as quoted by Metro, Neymar said that he knew that Messi was moving to US. The Brazilian said that his former Barca and PSG teammate was one of his best friends.

Neymar said that he had told Messi that he would be very happy in Miami. I already knew Messi is one of my best friends and a gift the game gave me.

I had the chance to play with him and then we became friends. I knew he would come to Miami and we talked about it. I told him he would be very happy because of the city and the way of life here, and I’m sure he will change the whole league in the United States, said Neymar.