Barcelona latest news on neymar
Here are the latest news updates on Neymar's situation with Barcelona:
Latest Update (February 2023):
Neymar has reportedly rejected a new contract offer from Barcelona, which would have seen him earn a significant salary increase. The 30-year-old forward has been linked with a move away from the Camp Nou, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City among the clubs interested in signing him.
Previous Updates:
- January 2023: Neymar's agent, Pini Zahavi, has confirmed that the player is open to leaving Barcelona in the summer transfer window. Zahavi stated that Neymar wants to play for a team that can win the Champions League, which has led to speculation about a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City.
- December 2022: Barcelona's sporting director, Mateu Alemany, has said that the club is willing to listen to offers for Neymar, but only if they receive a "serious" bid. Alemany emphasized that Neymar is an important player for the team, but the club needs to balance its books and reduce its debt.
- November 2022: Neymar has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with reports suggesting that the French club is willing to offer him a lucrative contract. PSG has been looking to strengthen its attack, and Neymar's arrival would be a significant coup for the club.
Background:
Neymar has been with Barcelona since 2013, when he joined the club from Santos for a world-record fee of €57 million. He has won numerous titles with the club, including four La Liga championships and three Champions League trophies. However, his time at Barcelona has been marked by injuries and controversy, including a serious ankle injury in 2019 that kept him out of action for several months.
Neymar's current contract with Barcelona runs until 2025, but he has been linked with a move away from the club for several years. His agent, Pini Zahavi, has been working to secure a new contract for his client, but the talks have been complicated by the club's financial situation and Neymar's desire to play for a team that can win the Champions League.