Neymar has told Paris Saint-Germain that he wants to leave the club, according to the Spanish press.
Ever since the 26-year-old moved to the French capital last summer in a record £198m transfer from Barcelona, Neymar has been the subject of rumours suggesting life in Paris doesn’t agree with him.
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Apparently he had a heart-to-heart with Al-Khelaifi during PSG’s day of celebration to mark their Ligue 1 title win. Neymar is confident the French champions will “accept his wishes to leave and allow negotiations to start with Real Madrid”.
But the South American sharpshooter may have to think again because it’s claimed that PSG don’t want to lose him, and Al-Khelaifi is hopeful that new boss Thomas Tuchel will persuade Neymar to stay loyal to the club.
Manchester United have also been linked with a move for Neymar, but according to reports in Spain the Brazil star may prefer a return to Barcelona.
The Daily Express reports that Real Madrid “fear” that Neymar has “his heart set on a shock Nou Camp return” because of his close relationship with Lionel Messi.