Neymar left FC Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain now for a check for 222 million euros ago. Or the amount corresponding to his release clause. International Auriverde then became the most expensive footballer in history. Since then, this record is still holding.
At the time, the international Auriverde was intended to take over from the two planetary football superstars: Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammate from Barça Lionel Messi. Except that everything will not go as planned. In reality, this is when the Brazilian career will start to decline slowly.
“Neymar made a mistake by leaving Barça, forced by a promise to join PSG with Dani Alves, poorly advised and without vision for the future. Neymar's entourage thought he couldn't shine in the shadow of Lionel Messi. A mistake “judged Santi Nolla in the columns of
Mundo Deportivo.
Neymar at PSG, the start of the end …
During his seven seasons spent with the Red and Blue, the Brazilian scored 118 goals, all competitions combined. Obviously impressive statistics, except that the native of Mogi Das Cruzes no longer managed to win the Champions League.
“He left in Ligue 1, where, before signing, he could not appoint three teams in the championship, continues the Spanish journalist. He would have progressed a lot alongside Lionel Messi. He was wrong. »» After leaving PSG for Saudi Arabia in 2023, Neymar only played seven matches in Saudi Pro League, then returned to his Santos training club.
