Reports from Spain suggest Neymar is keen on making a dramatic return to Barcelona. Although he is currently with Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and sidelined with a serious knee injury since October, the 32-year-old Brazilian remains interested in rejoining the club he left in 2017 for €222 million to sign with PSG
Sources from Bar Canaletes indicate that Neymar has been in frequent contact with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, fueling his desire to come back to Camp Nou. However, any potential transfer is unlikely before the summer of 2025, when his contract with Al-Hilal ends. At that time, he might also have the chance to team up with Erling Haaland, as Laporta is exploring the possibility of bringing the Manchester City striker to Barcelona as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski
Despite these possibilities, Neymar’s return to Barcelona faces significant obstacles. Financially, accommodating his salary demands could be challenging, given his high earnings at PSG and Al-Hilal. If Neymar is willing to accept a pay cut, the move could become feasible
Moreover, there are concerns about Neymar’s fitness, as he has suffered a major injury each season since leaving PSG. With only 178 club appearances over seven years and an average of just 25 games per season since departing Barcelona, there are doubts about his ability to recover from his latest injury. Nevertheless, the prospect of Neymar’s return appeals to Laporta’s flair for dramatic and high-profile moves
