DBasia.news – Internal friction is taking place in the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) camp. If it were not for Neymar, who some time ago was absent from the preseason training session, and was linked to his former club, Barcelona.
Neymar has returned to training with Thomas Tuchel’s PSG. In addition to training, Neymar also held a closed meeting with Leonardo, PSG Sports Director, and according to Sport-English news, Neymar wanted to leave.
“I only confirmed to you (Leonardo) that I wanted to leave (from PSG),” said Neymar who was believed by Sport to have occured at the meeting session. Neymar did not mention Barcelona, however, there was a big chance that he would return there.
PSG reportedly got mad and lost their patience with the player they purchased for 222 million euros (world transfer record) in 2017. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, President of PSG, also did not prevent Neymar if he wanted to leave.
Some time ago, Al-Khelaifi once said, not to tolerate players in the PSG squad who act like celebrities. His remarks can be interpreted as an innuendo for the Brazilian star.
Leonardo also confirmed that PSG did not object to selling him, provided there was an appropriate offer. If true, Barca would become the next destination for Neymar, then the Catalunya club must think hard to avoid FFP (Financial Fair Play).
Barca had spent 120 million euros to recruit Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. Neymar’s price will not be less than 222 million euros. That’s why, Neymar’s current rebellion attitude has triggered PSG’s internal friction.
“Neymar’s desire to leave was not helped by the fact that there was no purchase clause on the PSG contract. After spending 200 million euros to recruit Neto, (Frenkie) de Jong, and Griezmann, Barca’s cash reserves drastically reduced,” wrote Sport-English.
In the midst of the uncertain situation of the 27-year-old player, PSG will continue to apply their strict rules to squad players. Neymar is still contracted by PSG and the club will be suspended for skipping from training.