U-turn at Neymar: The Paris Saint-Germain superstar was actually about to renew his contract with PSG – but now, according to a report, he should want to return to FC Barcelona. He is said to have already informed Laporta and Co. about this. The reason for his change of heart: Lionel Messi’s situation.
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A good two weeks ago, Neymar’s former agent Andre Cury, who also worked as a scout for FC Barcelona, stated in an interview that he believed Neymar would play alongside Lionel Messi again in the future – but not at Paris Saint- Germain, but at FC Barcelona.
This bold thesis appeared to be a pious dream of the former Neymar agent – but this claim is now supported by a report in the Catalan daily newspaper Ara newspaper. According to the reputable daily, the actually very advanced contract negotiations between Neymar and PSG are on hold.
The Brazilian’s contract with PSG expires in 2022, actually everything looked like he would extend his working paper with the top team from Paris, according to reports from France, PSG is only waiting for the Brazilian’s signature. Neymar himself said a few weeks ago that he was “happy” in Paris.
Neymar informs Laporta and Barça that they want to return
But if you believe the report, he is said to have suddenly changed his mind – because of Lionel Messi. NOWAccording to sources, Neymar knocked again at FC Barcelona and indicated that he would like to return to Blaugrana. He even communicated this to Joan Laporta and the new management level in Barça. The winger should even be willing to forego salary as he knows Barça’s financial difficulties. The reason for his change of heart is said to be Messi’s (alleged) tendency to extend his contract with Barça, which expires in the summer.
Accordingly, Neymar noticed that it would now be rather unlikely or even impossible that he could play with his former teammate and friend Messi at PSG in the summer – that is exactly what Neymar had expressed in front of the cameras as a clear wish in winter: “That’s it What I want most is to have fun with him on the field again. I definitely want to play with him, we have to do that next year, “said Neymar at the beginning of December after the Champions League game against Manchester United.
At Barça, Neymar’s wish to return should meet with open ears – even if the financial situation of FC Barcelona is catastrophic and you also have to deal with a lower salary limit by La Liga. The daily newspaper NOW quoted club sources at Blaugrana as follows: “We listen to him, he’s a very good player and will be free in a year.”
According to the Blaugrana, they are now in a better negotiating position due to Neymar’s contract, which expires in 2022, than in 2019, when they wanted to bring the superstar back, but could not for financial reasons because PSG had asked too much.
Center forward as priority – Messi and Neymar united?
Nonetheless, Neymar’s return campaign is not a priority. Because at the top of the Blaugrana wish list is a new center forward whose name is no secret: Erling Haaland. Any existing funds should therefore flow into a new number 9, if that is at all possible. The first exploratory talks with Raiola and father Alf-Inge Haaland have already taken place.
Since Borussia Dortmund does not want to sell its star attacker this summer and he is said to have an exit clause of 75 million in the contract in 2022, it could be that Barça unexpectedly activated ‘Operation Neymar’. Because: That would definitely move Lionel Messi to stay. The six-time world footballer himself had often emphasized that he wanted to play with Neymar again and see a “victorious project” at Barça.
Neymar wags his tail again to return to Barça. Inform @xavi__hdez https://t.co/bE55CtNUSI
– diariARA (@diariARA) April 3, 2021
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