Neymar is making headlines once again with a development that isn’t surprising.
Reports indicate that the Brazilian forward, currently with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, wants to return to Barcelona in hopes of helping the club regain its prominence in European football, which it has lost in recent years.
However, Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, has made it clear that Neymar is not a viable option for strengthening the team at this time.
Since suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in October 2023, Neymar has been on the mend while exploring his next steps.
Despite the Brazilian national team’s struggles and Vinicius’s inability to fill his role, Neymar remains a significant figure in football, even though he hasn’t played a match in over a year.
Starting January 1, he will be free to negotiate his future, as his contract with Al Hilal runs until June 2025. Although he earns about 300 million euros annually, he seems to be seeking a temporary club to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
According to Spanish outlet “El Nacional,” Neymar dreams of making a mark again at Camp Nou, where he enjoyed his most successful moments in Europe.
During the recent Barcelona election campaign, Joan Laporta expressed interest in signing Neymar, but financial constraints and the sporting context hindered that possibility. Now, the situation appears more favorable.
With the renovation of Camp Nou and the need for a star player to attract fans, Neymar could be a temporary solution as the face of the new stadium next season.
Pini Zahavi, Neymar’s agent, has strong connections with both Barcelona and the player, which boosts the likelihood of a deal. The report concludes that Laporta is one of the main proponents of bringing Neymar back, especially with the stadium’s reopening on the horizon.
Let him come back home