Neymar Given Odds of -300 to Remain at PSG; Could He Return to Barcelona?
By Robert Duff in Soccer News
Updated: April 1, 2020 at 3:34 pm EDTPublished:
- Neymar is giving off indications of his desire to leave PSG and return to Barcelona
- There are reports that he’s shared this thought with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
- Barcelona has made no statement on whether it is interested in a Neymar reunion
Neymar apparently wants Barcelona but does Barcelona want Neymar?
According to published reports, the Brazilian international striker, who bolted La Liga giants Barcelona two years ago for Paris Saint-Germain in a massive $250 million transfer deal, would love to come back.
Neymar Transfer Odds
| Club | August 9th Club Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG | -300 |
| Barcelona | +350 |
| Real Madrid | +750 |
| Manchester City | +1600 |
| Manchester United | +2500 |
*Odds taken on 05/30/19. Loan deals do not count.
Oddsmakers are doubtful that another massive move is in the cards. They are favoring Neymar to stay put at PSG for the 2019-20 season.
📰 [SPORT] | The pros and cons of bringing Neymar back to Barca
THE CONS
*Terrible relationship between Barça & PSG
*There’s no buyout clause in his contract
*He’s the 2nd highest earner in football
*He left Barça through the back door
*Legal issues ongoing between him & Barca pic.twitter.com/ndy4Omxzkl— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 30, 2019
Neymar related his unhappiness about the lack of European success he’s enjoyed in France.
When the coach yells 'Neymar' during the middle of a training session.. 😂😂pic.twitter.com/9TGed5D3i3
— Club Legends (@ClubLegendsUK) May 30, 2019
PSG has been eliminated from the Champions League in the Round of 16 in each of the past two seasons.
De Ligt at the End of the Tunnel?
Neymar wants out of Barcelona, and Messi and Suarez both seem to like the idea. Barcelona, though, appears to be pursuing other agendas.
Barcelona or Manchester United?
Matthijs de Ligt claims he has not made a decision. pic.twitter.com/i8Oa6M0deB
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 26, 2019
The no. 1 target of the Spanish club is Ajax captain and Dutch international defender Matthijs De Ligt, just 19. He was a seven-goal scorer this season and helped Ajax reached the final four of the Champions League.
📰 [MD] Neymar or Griezmann?
🔶 Neymar denounced and humiliated the club during his transfer. Griezmann previously refused Barça. But they need a striker and can't be dependent on Messi.
🔷 Barça have scored 90 goals in LaLiga this season – their least in the past 11 years. pic.twitter.com/rnOqpxe1QV
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) May 30, 2019
Barca has reportedly soured on Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.
Would Neymar Do a Real Deal?
If he can’t have Barcelona, is there a chance that Real Madrid might be in for him? They’ve coveted Neymar from back in the days when he was still in Brazil with Santos.
https://twitter.com/KaizerT8/status/1134160362960576512
However, Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez is adamant that they have no interest in pursuing the Brazilian star.
Where Can He Go?
Neymar and French international forward Kylian Mbappe are both expressing a desire to leave PSG. That’s easier said than done when you’re players holding their type of transfer value. Few clubs are able to afford such a high price tag.
Neres linking up with Neymar 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kjgEUOCSKd
— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) May 30, 2019
If neither Spanish giant bites, that leaves a few top English sides. But Manchester United looks to be leaning toward Gareth Bale and Manchester City really doesn’t need them.
Neymar might be left with no choice but to lay down and accept the reality that for the time being, he’s stuck at PSG.
Sports Writer
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
