Published 17:36 IST, April 20th 2020

Neymar to be offered contract extension worth €734,000 a week to snub Barcelona: Report

PSG are reportedly planning to offer club talisman Neymar a contract extension worth €734,000 a week that will keep him at the Parc des Princes until 2025.

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Amid interest from LaLiga giants Barcelona, Neymar contract extension has been trending on social media. It is reported that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are keen on extending Neymar contract which would keep Brazilian at Parc des Princes until 2025. Neymar contract extension would also include a staggering €734,000-a-week w deal.

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Neymar's world-record transfer from Barcelona to PSG 

In summer of 2017, Neymar made move from Barcelona to French capital in a world-record transfer deal reportedly worth €222 million. His existing deal with PSG that expires in summer of 2022 sees him earn a reported €688,000 a week but re are plenty of reports that have linked Brazilian with a return to Camp u this summer. In order to fend off interest from Barcelona, PSG sporting director Leonardo is reportedly prepared to offer Neymar a contract extension that would possibly put an end to rumours of a possible return to Spain. Neymar spent four seasons at Barcelona winning Champions League in 2015.

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Neymar contract extension details

According to reports from Diario Sport, PSG are prepared to open talks with 28-year-old over Neymar contract extension. Although current Neymar contract expires in June 2022, PSG are willing to tie down winger at French capital for three more years. lucrative Neymar contract extension would bring him closer to only two players that earn more than PSG talisman - global superstars Lionel Messi and Cristia Ronaldo. It is reported that Neymar could earn up to €734,000 a week (€38m a year) if he agrees on contract extension. 

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Neymar is already highest earner in Ligue 1 with his fellow PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe second on list, earning a reported €430,000 a week. star forward has already scored 18 goals and tched up 10 assists for PSG this term helping m to quarter-finals of Champions League as well as putting m at top of French top division. PSG currently hold a 12-point gap at summit of Ligue 1 table ahead of second-placed Marseille as y aim to defend ir title for third season in a row.

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17:36 IST, April 20th 2020