Lionel Messi’s Former Team Caught in a Muddle After Team’s Boss and Board Confused About Signing Neymar Jr. Amid PSG Exit Rumors

PSG dominated the news over this transfer window. Lionel Messi left the club, claiming his stint with the Ligue 1 champions as making him ‘unhappy.’ It seemed the dust around Messi’s departure settled. But that wasn’t the case. The speculations around Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. soon captivated the fans.

Neymar is not short on offers, with Premier League, Saudi Arabian, and MLS clubs interested. However, one club that garnered the attraction of fans is FC Barcelona. But there is a twist. An intriguing update is coming from the Catalan club, with conflicts emerging over the signing.

Can FC Barcelona provide an escape route to the Brazilian?

The reports emerging from the transfer market claim Neymar Jr. is open to move to his former club Barcelona. He left the Spanish club in a record-breaking transfer in 2017. From being a fan favorite to the Ultras protesting outside his home, the Brazilian superstar’s PSG tenure turned sour. Despite being on the Asia tour, unlike Mbappe, the PSG hierarchy reportedly informed the former Barcelona man is not in their plans.

Also, a few reports from France claim that the former Santos prodigy informed the Parisians about his intention to leave the club. And it seems his former employer is interested in taking him back after Ousmane Dembele left. However, there’s an issue at the club for signing Neymar. An account specializing in Barcelona news has highlighted the difference in opinions between Joan Laporta and Xavi.

Accordingly, Xavi is against the signing, as he feels Neymar is not ideal for the dressing room harmony. On the other hand, Laporta is seeking the Brazilian. The president believes Neymar could be crucial for Barcelona. The PSG superstar will boost the finances through new sponsors, increased jersey sales, and fill the stadiums, according to Laporta. With the transfer window approaching its end, it will be interesting to see how things pan out for Neymar.

PSG summons Neymar, Mbappe and Marco Verratti

The Parisian club’s preparations for the 2023-24 season have started. Meanwhile, the reports claim PSG asked Neymar and Verratti to train with the undesirables. It has done the same with Mbappe. The message is clear. The Qatari-owned club wants to sell various superstars to start a new revolution.

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Also, the Parisians have bought several players to start the transition under Luis Enrique. PSG signed Marco Asensio on free. Recently, they purchased Goncalo Ramos from Benfica and Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona to bolster the attack. Premier League giant Chelsea is reportedly interested in signing Neymar. Even Verratti has several suitors, with Mbappe most likely to end up at Real Madrid.

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