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Neymar is in Paris Saint Germain since 2017, but in recent days it has been rumored that the Brazilian star may leave the millionaire PSG.
Reports suggest that the Parisian club could be willing to approve the sale of Neymar if a suitable offer is presented.
Below is an assessment of Neymar’s situation and where he could end up.
Is Neymar leaving PSG?
According Foot MarketPSG’s recently appointed football advisor, Lewis Fields, believes Neymar can be replaced if the price is right.
It has been reported that Campos, along with the new coach Christophe Galtierplans a 3-5-2 formation for PSG, which may mean Neymar’s services are no longer unequivocally needed.
Despite the Brazilian’s ability, he may not fit into the system that Gaultier’s new PSG are expected to have. The Parisian club will mainly focus on France’s young talents, again indicating that Neymar may not have a future at the club.
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Latest transfer rumors and possible next teams for Neymar
If Neymar leaves PSG, Juventus seems to be the most likely option. According to Sport, her coach Juve, Massimiliano Allegri, is interested in signing Neymar to give his squad an extra injection of quality. There is talk of a transfer, but a definitive signing is not ruled out.
The old lady have already agreed the return of Paul Pogba and are in talks to sign Angel Di Maria, so Neymar could be part of a star-studded squad if he leaves for the Italian club, assuming they can free up enough funds to pay the salaries of the players.three.
The Chelsea He has been linked with Neymar, but such a move seems unlikely at the moment, especially considering his wages. The Manchester United has been interested in him in the past, but there is nothing to suggest he will try to sign him now.
The Real Madrid was heavily linked with the player when he made his desire to return to Spain clear ahead of the 2019-20 season, and his failure to sign Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland means he could be in the market for a superstar striker. However, there are few credible reports linking them with a bid for the former Barcelona star at the moment.
Details on Neymar’s PSG contract
Neymar joined PSG in 2017 and signed a contract extension in May 2021and his current contract runs until the end of June 2025. PSG also have the option to extend the tie for a further year.
The 30-year-old earns around 43 million euros (36 million pounds/$45 million) a year, according to a report by El Mundo reproduced by the Times. If PSG activate the one-year extension option, Neymar’s salary will rise to around €50 million per year (£43 million/$53 million).
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What does Mbappe’s contract mean for Neymar?
In May, after it was speculated that he could move to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe He ended up signing a new contract with PSG. Mbappe’s new contract included a €116 million signing bonus, as well as a salary of around €4.7 million per month.
With Mbappé now at PSG to stay, it could make Neymar’s future at the club more uncertain as they could look for other players to support the Frenchman in attack. Additionally, removing him from the payroll will lighten PSG’s balance sheet and would reduce the risk of non-compliance with financial fair play regulations.
What are Neymar’s stats at PSG?
During his time at PSG, Neymar has played 144 games, scoring 100 goals and providing 60 assists.
These numbers have come despite a succession of injuries to the Brazilian star.
What titles has Neymar won at PSG?
Neymar won the Ligue 1 title four timeshaving lifted the trophy in every season of his time at the club apart from 2020-21, when Lille were crowned champions.
Also, has won the Coupe de France three timestwice the League Cup and three times the Champions Trophy.
What has Neymar done in the Champions League?
Despite all the titles mentioned, Champions continue to resist Neymar at PSG.
His personal record in matches at PSG is quite impressive, with 20 goals and 14 assists in 35 games.
However, PSG are determined to win Europe’s top trophy and have so far failed to achieve that goal despite having Neymar and a host of other stars at their disposal.
In the Brazilian’s first season at the club, in 2017-18, PSG fell to Real Madrid in the round of 16. The following year, they fell to the same hurdle, this time losing to Manchester United on away goals in dramatic circumstances. Neymar watched out of the corner of his eye as Marcus Rashford converted the penalty at Parc des Princes to give United the lead.
In the 2019-2020 season, PSG reached the final, where they were defeated by Bayern Munich (1-0). Then last season, he fell again, but in the round of 16 against Real Madrid.
How much did Neymar cost PSG?
Neymar’s transfer from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 remains the most expensive in football.
PSG activated Neymar’s release clause, which amounted to 222 million eurosto break the previous world record, set when Manchester United signed Paul Pogba from Juventus for an initial fee of €105m in 2016.
It was an operation that broke the parameters of the transfer market. Of the 12 most expensive contracts in history, only two happened before Neymar’s move to Paris.
