Messi’s key Argentina teammate could leave Atletico Madrid for $23 million Brazil move to rival Neymar

A teammate of Lionel Messi on the Argentina national team could leave Atletico Madrid this winter to become a rival of Neymar in Brazil’s Serie A.

With less than six months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players are looking to secure their spots with their respective national teams, and many are seeking moves that will guarantee regular playing time at club level. That is the situation facing one of Lionel Messi’s teammates with Argentina, who could depart Atletico Madrid to become a rival of Neymar in Brazil’s top division.