Neymar AGREES Barcelona contract - but he CAN'T sign yet
James Shearman
- Updated: 12 Aug 2023 08:30 BST
- 4 min read
Neymar has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona ahead of a spectacular return to Camp Nou.
According to El Chiringuito, he has signed a two-year deal, with the option of a further year, on an annual salary of €13 million.
The Brazilian has recently expressed his desire to leave Paris Saint-Germain and it looks like his wish will be granted.
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He has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, where he would join Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and a host of other high-profile names.
While it was also reported that one of Los Angeles' MLS clubs wanted to bring him to the league, where former teammate Lionel Messi is starring for Inter Miami.
But, it seems as though Neymar has his heart set on a return to Barcelona, where he spent four years earlier in his career.
Indeed, his best football was played at Camp Nou, alongside Messi and Luis Suarez in a remarkable front three.
The trio won two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey's and the Champions League in 2015.
Neymar to Barcelona
Despite Neymar and Barcelona reportedly agreeing on a contract, there is much more work to be done to complete a deal.
The obvious sticking point is the transfer fee, as PSG will surely be hoping to recoup at least some of the money they spent on the winger six years ago.
Luis Enrique: "Regarding the subject of Neymar, I keep conversations with players private. My actions will speak louder than my words." pic.twitter.com/G12muPcVlT
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 12, 2023
While Barca are hoping that PSG agree to terminate his contract, so they can sign him on a free transfer.
Besides that, Barca still need to sell a number of players before they can bring Neymar back to the club.
The good news for Barcelona is that PSG have chosen Ousmane Dembele as the man to replace Neymar at Parc des Princes.
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But there will need to be more outgoings for Barcelona to fund the deal.
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