Neymar Jr. had been seeking a transfer away from PSG after six years in the club. The Brazilian star expressed his strong desire to return to Barcelona despite the Catalan club’s reported ambivalence about the transfer. Meanwhile, fans took to social media to suggest a speculative possibility of Neymar in Inter Miami.
Neymar joined the Red and Blues in 2017 when they triggered the buyout clause of €222 million from Barcelona. He had a mixed bag of experiences at PSG, along with his injury problems that caused him to miss many matches in a season. Neymar‘s decision to hand in a transfer request before his contract expired in 2027 created a chaotic situation for PSG. Meanwhile, his potential interest in his former club stunned soccer enthusiasts, as they were hoping to witness him reunite with Lionel Messi this season.
What lies ahead for Neymar Jr?
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The thirty-one-year-old Brazilian national returned from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the rest of the 2022-23 season to score twice in a pre-season friendly against Jeonbuk. However, L’Equipe claimed that Neymar wanted to leave PSG before the transfer window closed and that the club had already begun to look for alternatives.
Meanwhile, he had expressed his interest in returning to Barcelona while the coach and many club officials had expressed reservations about the move. Barcelona had been facing financial difficulties that needed to be resolved, as they couldn’t register new players like Ikey Gundogan and Inigo Martinez in the club yet.
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The signing of Neymar could be challenging for Barcelona, as coach Xavi Hernández believes that the Brazilian star wouldn’t fit their style of play. However, many officials also felt that club president Joan Laporta could be in favor of the move in the upcoming days.
As of yet, there have been no official talks between PSG and Barcelona regarding Neymar’s transfer, despite PSG’s willingness to accept an offer of between $60 and $70 million for the Brazilian star. In the meantime, fans took to social media to express their opinions on the Neymar transfer.
How did fans react to the transfer situation of the Brazilian star?
After ESPN reported Neymar was considering a move back to Barcelona, fans reacted with mixed emotions. Some were skeptical about whether the transfer would be a good fit for the player. Besides, many enthusiasts believed that playing alongside Lionel Messi in Inter Miami would be a better option for the Brazilian national.
One fan commented, “inter miami @neymarjr just do it dont think”
Another soccer enthusiast commented, “Go inter miami, we need msn”
Some were really excited about the transfer, “@intermiamicf YALL KNOW WHAT TO DO”
One of them wanted the transfer to be quick, “send him to Inter Miami FC asap”
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Fans were trying to get Inter Miami to notice the golden opportunity to bring legends together, “@intermiamicf <<< like if you think Neymar should just get the bag”
Fans also mentioned the co-owner of Inter Miami David Beckham, “Come to @intermiamicf @neymarjr @davidbeckham”
Some enthusiasts were convinced it would happen, “Bro is going to Miami for sure”
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