Paris Saint-Germain have become a crisis club. In addition to the Kylian Mbappe case and the problems in closing the signing of Ousmane Dembele, there is now the ‘rebellion’ of another of its stars: Neymar.
The Brazilian, formerly of Barcelona, has reportedly announced to the PSG board of directors this Sunday, according to L’Equipe, his intention to leave the Parc des Princes this summer.
“Neymar is determined to return to Barcelona six years after leaving,” ‘L’Equipe wrote. His situation is paradoxical to say the least. A year ago it was PSG who were determined to let him leave… and it was the Brazilian who opted to stay. Now that it was Al-Khelaïfi who was keen for him to stay… it is ‘Ney’ who opts to leave.
Xavi doesn’t see him fitting into the squad
L’Equipe insists on the possibility of Neymar joining Barcelona, but Xavi, according to MARCA, does not see him fitting into his squad. The Barcelona coach, in the event of reinforcing the attack with a star signing, would prefer the arrival of Bernardo Silva.
Xavi, who played alongside Neymar during his playing days, believes that the arrival of Neymar could alter the good atmosphere that reigns in the Barcelona dressing room. The salary balance does not seem easy either.
The Brazilian has four years left on his contract with PSG at 30 million euros gross per season.
Determined to leave
The former Santos player, in any case, insists on his decision to leave. Neymar, according to L’Equipe, is said to be traumatised after several PSG ultras surrounded his house at the beginning of May, demanding his departure. The Brazilian has reportedly told those closest to him that the club does not protect its players sufficiently
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