Neymar is off to a good start. A year ago, the Brazilian was pushed out by Paris Saint-Germain. Officially, the capital club was tired of repeated injuries or the style and lifestyle of the player. Unofficially, Kylian Mbappé, placed at the center of the project, had asked for his head. What the residents of the Parc des Princes accepted. Despite the attempts of Luis Campos, the football advisor warmly recommended by KM7, the Auriverde international refused to leave the club.
He nevertheless listened to Chelsea’s arguments. But his idea was to stay in the capital, where he also exercised the option to extend until 2027. A real thorn in the side of PSG, Ney responded in the best way: on the ground. He chained goals and assists. For many, it was the best version of the player since signing for 222 million euros in 2017. But he was stopped in his tracks at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Injured in selection, he returned at the end of the competition.
The ultimate survivor of the MNM?
Back in Paris, the 31-year-old footballer (18 goals, 16 assists) returned to the infirmary in February after an ankle injury against LOSC. A new blow for a player subscribed to physical glitches at PSG. Despite his absence, some Parisian supporters attacked him and demanded his departure. It was also the idea of its leaders. Like last summer, Chelsea tested the waters. Manchester United, in the event of a takeover by Qatar, was also on the spot as explained on our site. But the player’s first idea was to continue in Paris.
And he could be the only member of the MNM to survive this devastating summer of 2023 when he was the first from whom PSG wanted to part ways. Lionel Messi, who was discussing extension for a time, joined Inter Miami free. Kylian Mbappé has been at war with Ile-de-France residents since he refused to extend his lease beyond 2024. He is likely to leave this summer. All this more or less suits the Brazilian, since Paris will not part with all its stars. Also, the arrival of Luis Enrique, whom he knew well at Barca, was a good thing.
The possible departure of KM7 changes the game
The Asturian was waiting to exchange with his player, whose first exams had not been good. But he took it with him to Japan. All smiles, Ney, who lends himself to the game with the sponsors and the club, is one of the headliners of PSG while awaiting the arrival of an attacker. This Tuesday, he could also find the land for the first time since February 19. He participated in Sunday and Monday training without embarrassment. Luis Enrique could give him playing time today as his return was scheduled for the end of the Japanese tour. But Neymar is ahead of his passing times.
Despite everything, PSG will remain cautious with its star who also recalled last week that she would be there this season. “I hope (to play this season) at PSG, I have a contract with Paris Saint-Germain and so far no one has told me anything. Even if there is no love between fans and players, I will be there. With love or without love, but with Neymar. A player who made his comeback when he was no longer wanted a year ago. He is certainly one of the big winners of the summer at PSG. A club that obviously counts more on him than on KM7 now.
