Neymar set to lead Barcelona alongside Lionel Messi next season: Ex-club star Rivaldo

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar Jr is set to le Barcelona along with Catalan captain Lionel Messi, club legend Rivaldo has claimed. Brazilian left Barcelona in 2017 for a world-record fee to join Parisians. However, he has been constantly linked with a return to Camp u.

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Neymar transfer: Brazilian looks to mark Barcelona return

Former Barcelona star Rivaldo claimed in a column on Betfair that PSG star Neymar Jr was rey to return to Barcelona and le lines alongside Lionel Messi amidst frequent Neymar transfer rumours. Neymar was on verge of rejoining Barcelona last summer. However, PSG decided against any deal with Spanish giants.

Neymar transfer: PSG winger fit to play alongside Lionel Messi, claims Rivaldo

Rivaldo claimed that he was aware of Barcelona’s desire to sign Neymar Jr and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez. Although Martinez was a great and exceptional talent, it is only Neymar who possessed ability to establish himself in starting lineup at Barcelona, starting alongside Lionel Messi, Rivaldo said.

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Neymar transfer: Luis Suarez links well with Messi

Rivaldo asserted that many players tried to play alongside Lionel Messi, but very few could actually establish mselves. He cited Luis Suarez as ideal player who got along well with six-time Ballon d’Or winner on field. However, he also believes that Neymar too h quality to play alongside Argentine international.

Rivaldo heaped praise on Lautaro Martinez, describing him as a young forward. However, 22-year-old will need at least a couple of more years to establish himself. Hence, Rivaldo is of view that Barcelona should prioritise signing of Neymar from PSG.

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Neymar transfer: Antoine Griezmann to join PSG?

Recent reports suggest that Barcelona look to sign Neymar through a swap deal with Antoine Griezmann joining Paris-based club. France international is deemed as an excess to manr Quique Setien’s requirements. club have figured out Neymar and Lautaro Martinez as ir primary targets for upcoming summer transfer window.

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