Transferred to PSG for 220 million euros in 2017, Neymar did not really make an impression in the French capital, where he never seemed to flourish as much as in the colors of FC Barcelona.
Rising star of world football, Neymar was almost the equivalent of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the time of his signing for Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona on August 3, 2017. At that time, the reigning French champion thought achieve the coup of the century by securing the services of a player who was thought capable of helping PSG win the Champions League. Neymar’s adventure, six years long before his departure for Al-Hilal a year ago, was ultimately a fiasco. Despite some brilliant moments, Paris SG supporters will not remember much about their former number ten, who was too often injured and who has multiplied extra-sporting controversies.
In an interview with RoundCast on YouTube, Neymar’s father returned to his son’s adventure in Paris. And for those who represent the interests of the Brazilian international, there is no doubt that Neymar Jr never wanted to sign for PSG. “We never made any career plans. The only definite plan was to go to Barcelona. The rest… PSG was a whirlwind, it became a storm, and before we knew it, it was gone. Al Hilal too » believes Neymar Senior before concluding.
Big doubts about Neymar’s future
“These are things that happened like that. And today, Neymar has a contract until 2025 in Saudi Arabia. We don’t know anything about what will happen beyond that. I see the speculation, I know the market is watching how it recovers. He always comes back stronger than before” launched Neymar’s father, confirming that a signing for PSG had never been in the former FC Barcelona left winger’s plans. Given his adventure in France, Neymar undoubtedly regrets this transfer, he who was at his peak in Catalonia. The rest of his career was even more disappointing with a transfer to Saudi Arabia, where he did not even total ten matches. It now remains to be seen where Neymar will bounce next year when he is free.
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