In 2017, Paris Saint-Germain dreamed even bigger by securing the signing of Neymar. A member of the famous FC Barcelona MSN, the Brazilian had agreed to take up the Parisian challenge in order to get out of the shadow of his friend Lionel Messi and give himself every chance of winning the Ballon d’Or. Six years later, he has not yet succeeded, he who has experienced ups and downs in the French capital. Unfortunately, he also took a subscription to the infirmary. Injured on numerous occasions, he generally disappointed the leaders.
The latter have been trying for a year to sell it at the best price. Despite some interest, they didn’t succeed as Ney repeatedly indicated he wanted to stay. Last summer, he even walked the talk by lifting his option to extend his lease until June 2027. Once again this year, when a possible departure was mentioned, he quickly spoke up to say that would be in Paris this season. But his speech has changed dramatically in recent days. As revealed by The Team and confirmed by us, Neymar has asked to leave PSG.
Desires from elsewhere
The 31-year-old can’t stand the fans’ treatment of him anymore. He did not appreciate that they came to annoy him in front of his home. The last straw for the Brazilian, open to a new start. This rather suits the affairs of PSG. Luis Enrique, who knew the player well in Catalonia, told him that he was not counting on him, despite the departure of Messi and that hoped for by Mbappé. Anyway, the former FC Barcelona player has decided to leave. This, despite the denials of his father, Neymar Sr.
The 31-year-old is looking for a way out. If this can open up to Barça, he would be the happiest. But his possible return is complicated financially. It is not unanimous internally either. Although the mission is difficult, getting him back is not impossible despite everything. On the other hand, it seems more difficult for him to join the Premier League. Chelsea are no longer interested according to the London Evening Standard and Manchester United will do nothing until the club is sold. Report also spoke yesterday about an interest from MLS.
A declining market value
Finally, Saudi Arabia is a possible destination. As revealed exclusively on our site, a Saudi club has made an XXL offer to the player, which would receive between 300 and 400 M€ over several years. This is Al-Hilal, who wants to talk to the player’s father. This destination did not particularly suit the Parisian, who could be convinced if he is bought and then loaned to the Culés. Anyway, the club that wants the international Auriverde will have to agree with PSG. A club that will have to set the price of its attacker bought 222 M€ in 2017.
Today, PSG won’t sell him at that price and will lose money no matter what. Although the player made it possible to bring in euros (sponsorship, merchandising, ticketing), he was also expensive from a salary point of view, he who missed a lot of matches. All of this has impacted its market value. Today, it is estimated at €60 million by the specialized site transfermarkt. Before his arrival at PSG, it was €100 million. Then it climbed to reach €180 million (maximum value) between 2018 and 2019. It then fell steadily to reach €60 million.
Neymar will not be sold off
This is due to his injuries, his age (he arrived at 26 in Paris, he is 31 now) or his less impressive level. Despite this, PSG intend to recover much more money than that. According AS, Paris had set its price at €150 million last June. A price that is still the same today. But the residents of the Parc des Princes are also ready to lend him with a compulsory purchase option set at €150 million. This can be a solution for Barça, even if it is hard to imagine the club putting so much on him in a year. Unless he is bought by a Saudi club and then loaned to the Blaugranas.
A strange assembly but which could make the businesses of all. According to London Evening Standard, Neymar could leave for much less than that. The English media explains that at the time of discussions with Chelsea, a sum of between 70 and 81 M€ was mentioned between the clubs. The player born in 92 could leave for this price according to them. That’s not much and we imagine that Paris will want a little more than that for a player who has been particularly expensive. After spending a fortune on him, PSG intends to hit the jackpot.
