Neymar is back in the news again with a move that is not surprising.
According to multiple sources, the Brazilian player, who currently plays for Al Hilal Saudi Arabia, expressed his desire to return to Barcelona to regain the lead in the European arena, which the club has lost in recent years.
However, the response from Deco, the current sporting director of Barcelona, was clear: Neymar is not currently an option to strengthen the team.
Neymar, who has been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee since October 2023, continues to search for his next destination.
With the crises that the Brazilian national team is experiencing and Vinicius unable to fill his void, Neymar remains a prominent figure in the world of football, despite not participating in matches for over a year.
As of January 1, he will be able to negotiate his future freely, as his contract with Al Hilal expires in June 2025. Despite his annual salary of around 300 million euros, it seems that he is looking for a temporary destination to help him prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional,” Neymar’s dream remains to shine again at the Camp Nou stadium, the place where he experienced his best moments in Europe.
During the last election campaign in Barcelona, there was a desire from Joan Laporta to sign Neymar, but the high costs and the sporting context prevented that. However, today, the situation seems to have changed.
With the reconstruction of the Camp Nou Spotify stadium and the search for a star who attracts attention, Neymar may be a temporary option to be the face of the new stadium next season.
Pini Zahavi, the agent who played a role in Neymar’s signing with Paris Saint-Germain, has good relations with both Barcelona and the player, which increases the chances of completing the deal.
The newspaper concluded that Laporta is one of the biggest supporters of the idea of the Brazilian player’s return, coinciding with the reopening of the Camp Nou stadium in its new form.