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PARIS: It seems Neymar’s time at PSG could be coming to an end if reports in France are to be believed. Neymar would be willing to leave the club this summer, according to RMC.
RMC claimed “the Brazilian is being pushed out by his club and especially the president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The directors want a change at the club and within the dressing room, and they don’t see Neymar as part of this.”
The 30-year-old Brazilian forward, who joined PSG from Barcelona in the summer of 2017 for 222 million euros, the most expensive transfer in the history of football, is reportedly looking for a new destination despite the fact that his contract with PSG will be automatically extended until 2027 from July 1.
Despite his world star status and some good moments in Paris, the lack of the Champions League win since he arrived in 2017 and too many injuries have left Neymar near the exit.
RMC further claimed both club and player have reached a consensus that the best thing for both parties is to go their separate ways.
The situation has worsened after some comments from Al-Khelaifi that annoyed Neymar, who is thinking about leaving. Luis Campos, the new sporting director, would be happy with that so he can give Mbappe more protagonist role.
Neymar has not performed at his best this past season, in which he made a total of 28 appearances and scored 13 goals in all competitions, a far cry from what should be expected from a player who is considered to be talented enough to sit on Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s table.