Neymar Jr, a Brazilian superstar, has been playing for Paris Saint-Germain since 2017, but speculations say that the forward is considering a move away from the club.
The 31-year-old has been instrumental in PSG’s success over the last six years, including five Ligue 1 crowns, three Coupe de France titles, and a UEFA Champions League runner-up finish. According to reports, his prospective departure is motivated by the Brazilian’s wish to find a new home.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: Neymar will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer! He does not want to stay if Messi departs. In fact, PSG are looking for a club to sign him on loan, with an option to buy.@La_SER [🎖️] pic.twitter.com/qlFk6xhaUQ
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) May 4, 2023
Neymar initially joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for a record transfer fee of $263 million. The talented forward had earned a name for himself at Camp Nou, with many fans and analysts predicting a future Ballon d’Or winner. The euphoria around Neymar prompted PSG president Naseer Al-Khelaifi to build a whole project around the star, which has so far underwhelmed.
PSG have yet to achieve their primary goal of winning the Champions League, which has created widespread concern regarding Neymar’s future at the club. The French team’s primary focus looks to have turned to Kylian Mbappe. According to the media, Neymar is supposedly for sale if an acceptable offer is received.
🚨 Neymar is ready to leave PSG, but does not want play in Saudi Arabia. 🇧🇷👋
The French club are willing to sell him so he’s on the market this summer.
(Source: @Santi_J_FM) pic.twitter.com/H5ritFDiQP
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 8, 2023
Lionel Messi’s departure from the club has fueled Neymar’s desire to go, albeit the Brazilian is now opposed to a move to Saudi Arabia.
Neymar’s Potential Suitors if he Leaves PSG
Despite his poor time in France, Neymar remains a brilliant talent who will likely pique the curiosity of some of Europe’s top clubs. In 29 games during the 2022/23 season, the Brazil International scored 18 goals and provided 17 assists.
🚨 Neymar is ready to leave PSG! 🔴🔵
The Premier League is his preferred destination, with Chelsea and Manchester United interested.
(Source: @footmercato) pic.twitter.com/BoB2rJ4FBA
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 8, 2023
The statistics are sufficient to confirm his standing as one of the finest players in the world. As a result, finding a new club for him should not be difficult. Neymar is said to prefer moving to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea emerging as frontrunners for his signing. While the veracity of these allegations is unknown, the Brazilian’s departure from PSG appears to be a serious possibility.
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