PSG: Neymar would see himself at Barça, Xavi has "other priorities"

Neymar, the temptation to return? According to information from SPORT, the 30-year-old Brazilian international would see himself returning to FC Barcelona this summer. It would have been concretely proposed to the champion of Spain, who hoped to record the return of Lionel Messi this summer. Finally, the "Pulga" should take the direction of the MLS and join Inter Miami... Still, "Ney", under contract until 2027 at PSG but said to be open to a departure after a turbulent season on and off the field, would be willing to review his salary requirements downwards in order to find a club he left in 2017. A club where he has already hoped to return in the past elsewhere.

Problem? FC Barcelona is not tempted. At least, not publicly. Interviewed as part of the show Jijantes FC this Thursday, Xavi said he was "surprised" by the rumors of the day. "A priori, it is not in the plans. I love him a lot as a person and a friend, but there are other priorities," said the Barcelona coach. Recruited for €222 million in 2017, Neymar Jr is coming out of a season still disrupted by injuries. He has not played since February and had to be operated in the aftermath. In Paris, he had a record of 118 goals and 77 assists in 173 matches. In four seasons at Barça, he scored 105 goals and provided 76 assists in 186 games.