A rookie named Neymar. On Friday, Luis Enrique was able to count on the Brazilian who made a comeback from his injury. And Ney lived up to expectations perfectly with a brace and an assist. So, yes the opponent was not the toughest since PSG met Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, but the international auriverde showed some interesting things. Although he has yet to regain his form and level, he has made an interesting comeback. What to give ideas to PSG?
Like last summer, number 10 was asked to find a new base. Manchester United and Chelsea have also tested the waters. But the situation has changed since Kylian Mbappé embarked on a terrible showdown against PSG. It is therefore difficult to imagine Paris losing all the members of the MNM in the same summer (Lionel Messi, at the end of his contract, joined Inter Miami, note). All this is therefore the business of Neymar, who can find an important place within the project under the orders of Luis Enrique.
The Ney case divides
A coach he already knew at Barça. But on Thursday Sport explained that during recent talks between PSG and FCB over Ousmane Dembélé, the French club slipped Neymar’s name. The French champions have speculated that the Culés are getting their former player back in the form of a loan to make up for the loss of Dembouz. A daring proposal when you know that PSG stole the Frenchman behind Barça’s back. Which had been the case in 2017 for Neymar.
Quickly, Sport added that Barca are not considering a return of their ex. Xavi reckons he doesn’t fit into his plans and could upset the balance of his dressing room. But not everyone is of this opinion in Catalonia. In effect, Mundo Deportivo explains that the Neymar case is a source of lively exchanges behind the scenes. The pro-Barça media point out that several leaders believe that bringing him back would be a good thing.
More than a player
Indeed, despite his betrayal, his injuries or the fact that he is less strong than before, some believe that he is still one of the best players in the world. Its aura and its media impact are still as important as ever. And that appeals to the management who sees in him a way to attract people to the Montjuïc stadium, both fans and tourists. Barça lacks stars. With Ney, the Catalan club would have one.
In addition, the bosses of the Iberian team are aware that Neymar can attract many sponsors and therefore bring money into the coffers. All these points therefore make FC Barcelona think. But for the moment, his return is not considered by Xavi as part of the thinking heads of the club. The latter believe that they have done a good job in parting with veterans of the team. Bringing back Neymar (31) is not in their plans. But this is not the opinion of everyone at Barça. The start of a new soap opera?
