Neymar Jr.

[xXKonan]

It's interesting reading the reports though.

Like people have been saying during the summer when he wanted to leave and you had guys like Iniesta, Messi telling him that it may not be such a good idea yet he didn't listen at the time and decided to go to PSG was the best option for his career yet fast forward 2 years later and he's begging to come back.

The obsession with money and to grow his brand and to try to win the Ballon d'Or clouded his judgment. He's had his moments with PSG and has gotten better but his injuries and his antics at the WC and PSG collapsing in the CL turned him into a laughing stock to an extent.

Seriously It's amazing how the move ended up blowing up in his face. Like dude, you had everything you wanted here but instead, you decided to act like some rebellious teenager thinking you don't need anyone's advice and decided to trust your gut and think everything is going to be smooth sailing.

 

[Mitchell1978]

A conservative coach like Valverde seems like the worst option for such a top heavy side barça could become if they go borderline full retard and get the fortnite-lover and the injured Brazilian primadonna.

 

[xXKonan]

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Neymar's dad: "See you in Barcelona? No, we are in Brazil until vacation ends then my son will go back to Paris."

But knowing him he's probably full of shit.

 

[abbbs97]

lol imagine after all this, Neymar extends his contract with PSG
I wont be surprised at all if that happens and I would welcome it.

 

[xXKonan]

Neymar's dad doesn't need to be in Barcelona to talk to Andre Cury.

Cury is apparently in Brazil at the moment if what Francesc Aguliar says is true.

 

[Jadentheman]

i've been thinking,if he's coming back which number he will get?there's no chance to get some odd number,it's either 7 or 11

He'll claim 11. Even if Dembele stays.

 

[Messigician]

Neymar Junior's father, Neymar Santos, will be in Barcelona alongside his lawyer on Tuesday. They'll meet with Andre Cury who in charge of football operations in South America for Barça. This is according to 'Esporte Interactivo' journalist Marcelo Bechler.

 

[Messigician]

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Neymar's dad: "See you in Barcelona? No, we are in Brazil until vacation ends then my son will go back to Paris."

But knowing him he's probably full of shit.

Fake news source, Neymar Senior never said that

 

[Jadentheman]

It's interesting reading the reports though.

Like people have been saying during the summer when he wanted to leave and you had guys like Iniesta, Messi telling him that it may not be such a good idea yet he didn't listen at the time and decided to go to PSG was the best option for his career yet fast forward 2 years later and he's begging to come back.

The obsession with money and to grow his brand and to try to win the Ballon d'Or clouded his judgment. He's had his moments with PSG and has gotten better but his injuries and his antics at the WC and PSG collapsing in the CL turned him into a laughing stock to an extent.

Seriously It's amazing how the move ended up blowing up in his face. Like dude, you had everything you wanted here but instead, you decided to act like some rebellious teenager thinking you don't need anyone's advice and decided to trust your gut and think everything is going to be smooth sailing.

The good new about him coming back is basically him admitting it was the wrong move in his career. He doesn't even need to say, actions speak louder than words.

 

[Poor_Sunyol]

I'm kind of torn about Neymar. Great player and proven to fit in the team but (and it is a big but) he did turn his back on us and for me that should have consequences. Player power is too big as it is these days and we will just be adding fuel to the fire. If we can buy him for a ridiculously low price, then fair enough. If not then let him watch his career go down the pan.

 

[Acnologia]

Ronaldinho's peak occurred much earlier than Neymar's current age (27). Ronaldinho was at his best from 2002-2006. Reaching his peak (contrary to popular belief) in 2005 rather than the year after. At least individually.

Neymar is a great player, top 3 without a doubt IMO, and I do actually believe that he has at least 3-4 years left at the highest level (he could even possibly get better) but it requires a fundamental change from himself and that of his entourage. If he truly is desperate for a return and to take the mantle once Messi declines further or calls it a day.

The problem however is everything that I wrote a few days ago of negatives. Everything from how to fit him into the team with Griezmann likely arriving (almost guaranteed), Messi and Suárez going nowhere, what will happen with Dembélé, the club losing face, "club de amigos" getting further reinforced and running the show more than ever, no sports project or any long-term planning in sight, our wage bill reaching dangerous levels etc.

I would have less against a Neymar return if the useless board did more of a generational change and got rid of the likes of Suárez and Rakitic. Or if they had appointed an actual manager and not a yes-man and a "gestionario" which Valverde is. Nothing more and nothing less.

Griezmann and Neymar arriving obviously means the end of Dembélé. While it should mean the end of an almost 33 year old Suárez rather than one of the more promising attacking talents in the world in Dembélé. The misuse of that player has been criminal. Dembélé should not be parked on either the left or right but more close to the goal given his insane pace, ability to run behind the defense, him being ambipedal (a rare gift) etc. He could potentially turn into a Eto'o like footballer. The same Eto'o that started his career in Mallorca playing as a freaking right back initially. That would obviously require a top manager in the mould of Pep, Klopp, Pochettino etc. to develop that kind of talent not a clueless Valverde.

Neymar-Messi-Griezmann (Messi and Griezmann interchanging positions whenever needed, in fact all 3 could do that) with Dembélé being the first substitute of all 3, playing whenever one of the 3 would need a break and as often as possible. That would be a better solution than keeping an almost 33 year old Suárez (long past it) and selling a 22 year old Dembélé instead. Griezmann could at times play as the most offensive midfielder in front of DJ and Arthur and behind Messi with Neymar and Dembélé on the wings against weak opponents on paper at the Camp Nou. Or a 3-4-3 formation at times. Maybe not with Valverde around though. Not maybe, most certainly.

EDIT: To begin with, as written a few days ago, it makes zero sense to sign both Griezmann and Neymar. Signing one of them while getting rid of Suárez and replacing him with a Jovic or Lautaro kind of attacker (traditional number 9) would have been way better while keeping Dembélé but getting rid of Coutinho.

The fact that you pick griezmann over dembele on the right wing is disgusting

 

[Poor_Sunyol]

So would I, every time. Griezmann is the real deal. Any club in the world would want him in their team.

 

[abbbs97]

So it turns out that Neymar's father isnt in Barcelona today, he's still in Brazil. But so is Andre Curry, so perhaps they're meeting there, or nothing is really happening.

 

[Poor_Sunyol]

Let Neymar do the work. The longer this drags out the cheaper the deal.

 

[Medz]

Hopefully he stays in PSG.

Dont come back running to Barça now after the way you left. Every senior Barça player was telling him to stay and re-think his decision, but no... he wanted to be THE man