Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Wednesday October 2, 2024 at 10:18 p.m.
After a long absence due to a serious knee injury in October 2023, Neymar recently returned to training with Al-Hilal. As his rehabilitation progresses, his name is cited by the Spanish press regarding a possible return to FC Barcelona.
Neymar’s current contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 2025, and it is on this date that FC Barcelona is seriously considering bringing him back, according to daily reports. Sport. He left an indelible mark during his first stint between 2013 and 2017. In 123 matches, he scored 68 goals and provided 49 assists. Joan Laporta, president of the Iberian team, would be particularly interested in offering a second chance to the Brazilian star, especially if the Catalan club fails to recruit Erling Haaland, the priority of the next transfer market. A return of Neymar would allow the club to recover an emblematic player, capable of providing immediate reinforcement to the team.
Neymar wants to return to Europe
Despite the financial constraints weighing on FC Barcelona, the strong relationship between Laporta and Neymar’s agent, Pini Zahavi, could play a determining role in the possibility of this transfer. Indeed, the Catalan club would be better positioned than Flamengo, another suitor interested in the Auriverde striker. Additionally, a return to Camp Nou could help Barca regain prestige, while also providing Neymar an opportunity to shine on the European stage once again.
Currently under contract with Al-Hilal, Neymar receives an astronomical salary of 320 million euros for his two years spent in Saudi Arabia. Still, the idea of returning to Europe seems appealing to the 33-year-old, particularly to remain competitive with his long-term goals in mind. Neymar has not given up on his dream of playing in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil. A return to Europe, and more particularly to FC Barcelona, could offer him an ideal platform to stay on the radar of the Brazilian selection.
