Published 13:18 IST, November 2nd 2020
Neymar to sign a contract extension with PSG, ruling out Barcelona return: Reports
PSG superstar Neymar is reportedly set to sign a contract extension with the Ligue 1 giants after rejecting the possibility of a return to Barcelona.
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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar has reportedly ruled out a potential return to Barcelona in summer as he plans to sign a contract extension with Ligue 1 giants. Brazilian ace has regularly been linked with a move back to Camp u in last 18 months after indicating his intentions to t sign a new deal with French heavyweights. However, it appears Neymar has w given up on his plans to return to Barcelona and will soon enter preliminary contract extension talks with PSG.
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Neymar transfer news: PSG star plans to extend deal with defending French champions
Ever since Neymar made his move to PSG from Barcelona in a world-record transfer worth a mammoth €222m back in summer of 2017, his long-term future at French capital has always been in doubt. Neymar has won three Ligue 1 titles so far and guided PSG to ir first Champions League final last season. However, it appears that Neymar is w set to agree a new deal with PSG and reject a potential return to Barcelona.
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According to reports from Spanish news outlet AS, Neymar is said to have informed PSG of his willingness to sign a new contract as he has firmly shut door on a return to Barcelona. This has left several Barcelona fans disappointed as some of m viewed 28-year-old as heir to Lionel Messi's throne. It is also believed that Neymar's unrealistic w demands are a stumbling block for Barcelona, who are currently in a financial mess.
Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013 and spent four seasons at Camp u, forming a lethal frontline with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. At Barcelona, Neymar won Champions League and two LaLiga titles as well. Neymar is currently facing a spell on sidelines for a couple of weeks after picking up a groin injury during PSG's 2-0 win over Istanbul Basaksehir last week in Champions League.
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Neymar PSG contract extension: Brazilian attacker to accept lower ws at Parc des Princes?
Neymar's current contract with PSG expires in summer of 2022 and star winger reportedly takes home a whopping €36.8 million per year, which works out to over €700,000-a-week. However, it is believed that PSG won't be offering Neymar a pay raise on his new deal. Reports claim that PSG may force down Neymar's ws to around €30m a year due to pandemic and because Brazilian is nearing his 30s.
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13:18 IST, November 2nd 2020