Transfer: Barcelona open talks with PSG over Neymar return

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Transfer: Barcelona open talks with PSG over Neymar return

Barcelona have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain, over a deal to re-sign Neymar, according to Globoesporte.

There have been intense speculations about the future of the 27-year-old in recent months and now it seems a return to the Camp Nou after a two-year absence is edging closer.

The fee is believed to be in the region of €100million (£90m/$112m).

However, some players believed to be Samuel Umtiti, Ousmane Dembele and Ivan Rakitic, will also be offered in exchange.

PSG will consider selling Neymar this summer, if they receive a substantial offer. 

Chairman and CEO, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, told France Football: “Players will have to be more responsible than before.

“It must be completely different. They will have to do more and work harder. They are not there for their own amusement.

“If they do not agree, the doors are open – Ciao! I do not want star behaviour anymore.”

 

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PSG issues stern warning to Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe

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PSG issues stern warning to Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe

 

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser al-Khelaifi has issued a warning to the club’s players, stating that he will no longer put up with any ‘celebrity behaviour’.

The Qatari businessman revealed that the club will show any player who exhibits such an attitude the exit door.

The Ligue 1 champions have long suffered from rumours of unrest in the playing squad, dating as far back as early 2018 when Edinson Cavani and Neymar Jr. reportedly had to be separated in the dressing room following an argument over penalty taking duties.

Speaking to France Football magazine, Al-Khelaifi says he is no longer willing to stand for any such behaviour from the club’s star-studded squad in future.

He said, “I do not want to have any celebrity behaviour anymore.

“Players will have to assume their responsibilities even more than before.

“It must be completely different. They will have to do more, work more.

“They are not here to please themselves. If they do not agree, the doors are open!”

PSG’s change in direction comes as a result of recent changes to their off-pitch personnel as the club announced that Leonardo Araujo would be replacing Antero Henrique as sporting director for a second spell.

We reports that Neymar Jr., Cavani and Kylian Mbappe are some superstar footballers in PSG.

 

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Transfer: PSG ready to sell Neymar

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Transfer: PSG ready to sell Neymar

 

Paris St-Germain (PSG) are reportedly prepared to sell striker Neymar.

The Brazilian joined the Ligue 1 side from FC Barcelona for a world record 222 million euros in August 2017.

However, he missed large parts of the 2018/2019 campaign through injury and suspension and made just 17 league appearances, scoring 15 goals.

PSG will consider selling the 27-year-old in the forthcoming transfer window if they receive a substantial offer, a report in L’Equipe said on Sunday.

The report comes after comments from Chairman and CEO, Al-Khelaifi, about the attitude of squad members.

“Players will have to be more responsible than before,” he told France Football.

“It must be completely different. They will have to do more and work harder. They are not there for their own amusement.

“If they do not agree, the doors are open – Ciao! I do not want star behaviour anymore.”

 

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Neymar is no capable to captain Ligue 1 club - PSG manager Tuchel

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Neymar is no capable to captain Ligue 1 club - PSG manager Tuchel

 

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said Neymar is not of the “profile” to captain the side, after the Brazil superstar scored one and assisted another in their 2-1 win away at Angers in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Neymar, playing in his final PSG match of the season before his three-game suspension for an altercation with a spectator during the Coupe de France final kicks in, opened the scoring with a diving header and teed up Angel Di Maria for another headed effort.

After the game, Tuchel was asked what it takes for the 27-year-old to wear the PSG armband in the future, and he replied, “No [on Neymar being a future PSG captain], we have two captains in Thiago Silva and Marquinhos – we will not be changing that.”

“For me, Neymar does not have the profile to be a captain with the armband.

“He is a technical leader through his creativity, but he is not an armband-wearing captain. It is not necessary that he wears it and I do not understand why everybody is suddenly speaking about this.

“We must be respectful — we have Thiago and Marquinhos, who are fantastic,” Tuchel added

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PSG Manager, Emery Gives Update On Neymar, Says He Hasn't Congratulated The Team For The Trophy

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PSG Manager, Emery Gives Update On Neymar, Says He Hasn't Congratulated The Team For The Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Unai Emery, has revealed that Neymar has not called him since they thrashed Monaco 7-1 to clinch the Ligue 1 title.

Emery stated this in an interview with Cadena Cope.

“I spoke with Neymar two or three weeks ago to see how he was and what idea he had of joining the group in training,” he said.

“The players have a chat, so Neymar has direct communication with the players as well as the club and I.

“I have a very good relationship with Neymar. He is committed to the team, to Brazil and he is concerned about his recovery. Neymar is very eager to return and to play one game before the end of the season – that is what he told me when we chatted two weeks ago.”

On the player’s future, Emery said he felt Neymar would stay at the Parc des Princes, despite speculation linking him with a move away.

“I see Neymar in Paris, I honestly feel that – the union between him and PSG will continue,” he said.

“Neymar has it clear what he wants at an individual and collective level. We spoke about it at the beginning of the season with him and the president, and that project remains in place.

“Neymar is searching to have the maximum role at PSG, and PSG is searching to have a big starring role with Neymar’s aid. I would not understand a PSG without Neymar, and Neymar would not understand himself without PSG.”

He said it was “normal that top clubs are interested in him” and added: “He is considered to be, and is proving to be, among the best three players in the world. Of course, at some point, top clubs can knock on the door.”

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Neymar Will Win Ballon d'Or With PSG - Drogba

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Neymar Will Win Ballon d'Or In PSG - Drogba

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has said that Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has the qualities and determination to win Ballon d’Or.

The ex-Ivorian captain said Neymar could win the football biggest individual award as a PSG player but he needs to be patient.

Asked by Le Parisien whether Neymar can flourish in Ligue 1, Drogba said: “I think so. He is a good friend. His presence brings a lot to PSG.

“He has the qualities to win the Ballon d’Or in Paris, he has the determination.”

He added: “Yes, they are on the right track, but PSG still has some steps to take.

“We went through several semi-finals, one final (2008) before getting there (2012). It takes time and, as we can see, it is not necessarily the best team on paper that wins this trophy.

“The adventure lasted more than eight years at Chelsea and, winning the Champions League, it was a satisfaction and, above all, a relief.”

Neymar joined PSG last summer in a global-record deal worth £198 million.

The 26-year-old, who is recovering from a broken metatarsal, has scored 28 goals and provided 13 assists for the Ligue 1 giants.

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