Chicho Serna stated that a Brazilian businessman known to him contacted him last year to offer Neymar to Boca Juniors. According to Serna, the businessman inquired whether Boca Juniors would be interested in having Neymar prior to the Club World Cup. Serna also added that the matter did not progress further and that he was unable to determine if the offer was concrete.

Goal.com reports that Neymar has caused new transfer speculation about a potential move to Boca Juniors after he was seen in Buenos Aires. Neymar, who is currently with Santos, visited the training facilities of Boca Juniors and departed with a collection of personalised gifts.

Boca Juniors is targeting players such as Paulo Dybala for a project to win the Copa Libertadores. Neymar, a 34-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder, is considered a potential signing for the Buenos Aires club. This idea is generating excitement among fans, although there are no official negotiations at present. The Brazilian's contract with Santos expires in December. While a renewal is a possibility, other options are emerging, with clubs such as Cincinnati also recently linked. Contacts with former teammates Ander Herrera and Leandro Paredes are mentioned as a factor that could facilitate the move. The forward has 128 caps and 79 goals for Brazil. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €10.00m.