After spending six seasons with Paris Saint Germain, Neymar Jr. has finally moved on. The Brazilian agreed to a record-breaking $400 million deal from the Saudi giants Al-Hilal and signed a two-year contract. Lately, Neymar has been receiving a lot of criticism from PSG fans for terming his former club ‘hell’ in a recent interview. One of those fans includes a former French international and PSG legend, who questioned the Brazilian’s desire during his stay.
The club legend has raised pressing questions about Neymar’s commitment to the club and his stance on his relationship with the fans.
Club legend is doubtful of Neymar Jr’s commitment to PSG
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Only a few days after leaving PSG, Neymar called out his and Messi’s time at Parc des Prince as ‘hell’. Former PSG legend and French international Édouard Cissé jumped in to give his verdict on the Brazilian’s comments regarding the treatment by the Parisian fans and club. However, the former PSG midfielder holds a different value and perspective on the subject, as he understands the relationship constraints Neymar had to face with the club and fans.
As reported by L’Equipe, Cisse said, “As for Neymar, I can understand his reaction. He’s had a stormy relationship with the club and probably didn’t feel he had enough support. For six years, there was a lot of tough love between him, the fans, and the club.
But, the former midfielder didn’t hold himself back from questioning Neymar’s desire and commitment to the club as well during his stay. He feels doubtful about the fact that whether Neymar has done anything to calm things down during his six-year stay.
“Afterwards, with his entourage, did he always do what was necessary to calm things down? I’m not sure,” Cisse added.
Cisse’s comments echoed the sentiments of many PSG fans and cast a spotlight on Neymar’s dedication and allegiance to the PSG colors. Eduardo Cisse’s thought-provoking question also serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by footballing superstars, such as Neymar and Lionel Messi.
Neymar’s controversial revelation
Neymar stated in his interview that the treatment from fans and the club was like ‘hell’ for him and Lionel Messi. He shed light on the intense pressure and scrutiny they endured during their tenure, which might have contributed to their decision to leave the club.
Neymar’s comments about his time at PSG were certainly eye-catching, and they have sparked a lot of discussion. Some fans have expressed sympathy for the Brazilian, while others have accused him of being ungrateful. It is difficult to say definitively why Neymar’s time at PSG was so difficult. However, it is clear that there were a number of factors that contributed to his claims.
As Neymar Jr. embarks on a new adventure with Al-Hilal, the football world will continue to dissect his journey, his contributions, and the enduring question of whether he always did what was necessary during his time in Paris.
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