August 7th 2023.
Neymar is reportedly pushing to leave Paris Saint-Germain before the summer transfer window closes. This comes as Kylian Mbappe is refusing to sign a new deal, leaving PSG in a contract standoff.
According to L'Equipe, Neymar has informed his management team that he too wants out from Paris. PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi is aware of Neymar's desire to leave the French capital.
Neymar's preference is to return to Barcelona, the club he left in 2017 to join PSG in a €222 million deal. However, Barcelona have no plans to re-sign the Brazil international and are instead focusing on a deal for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. When asked about a possible move for Neymar earlier this summer, Barcelona head coach Xavi said: "I'm surprised [by the rumours]. He's not in our sports planning. I really like him as a person and a friend, but we have different priorities."
Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Neymar earlier this year, with the club's co-owner Todd Boehly said to be a huge fan of the forward. Despite having four years remaining on his current deal with PSG, it seems Neymar is still pushing for an exit.
Meanwhile, PSG are in advanced talks to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, while they have also agreed a deal with Benfica for Goncalo Ramos worth €65m plus €15m in add-ons. It looks like Neymar may have delayed his departure for now, but with the transfer window closing soon, it remains to be seen whether he will get his wish to leave PSG.
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