Finally failed by Lionel Messi, who should join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, FC Barcelona saw Neymar offer his services. An application immediately rejected by coach Xavi, not at all interested in the return of the Brazilian.
The soap opera did not last very long. This Wednesday, Lionel Messi announced that he would join Inter Miami after the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain. The playmaker will not return to FC Barcelona despite the many calls from the foot of the Blaugrana. This episode obviously did not escape Neymar who saw himself taking advantage of the situation. The Brazilian attacking midfielder has indeed offered his services to Barça. He who could also bring the creativity sought by Barça with the Pulga.
Xavi closes the door on Neymar
Only here, the recent champion of Spain is absolutely not interested. Coach Xavi said he was surprised by the rumor and made it clear that a Neymar return was not on the cards. ” Ah good ? It is a surprisefirst reacted the technician in an interview with Jijantes. In theory, he is not in our plans. I appreciate him a lot as a person but there are other priorities. The president (Joan Laporta) and the sports management know the names of the players. We worked well on the different scenarios. »
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🗣 Xavi on the rumor of a possible sight of Neymar al Barça:
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” I always want to stay optimistic and think that we can get strongerXavi continued to journalist Gerard Romero. We have to find solutions to have a better squad than this season. “For the Barça coach, Neymar would not improve the quality of his group. An unflattering statement for the Parisian currently looking for a base. Remember that Paris Saint-Germain does not retain its number 10, this time ready to revive away from the capital.
