Will Neymar play again for PSG? With Barcelona circling, transfer rumours gather pace

In summer of 2017, Paris Saint-Germain shocked football community when y signed Neymar for a world-record transfer fee (€222 million). Neymar left Barcelona and escaped shadow of Lionel Messi to be star man in Paris. However, after spending just one year with PSG, reports indicated Neymar was unhappy in French capital and was looking for a move back to his former club, Barcelona. While a move away from Paris failed to materialise in those three years, Neymar transfer rumours have started surfacing with summer transfer window approaching. With that in mind and  fact that Ligue 1 season is officially cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, will Neymar play again for PSG? 

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Will Neymar play again for PSG? Is Neymar transfer proving too costly for PSG?

Neymar's spell at PSG so far has been ravd by injuries. Neymar has endured three separate lengthy spells on sidelines due to various injuries. As a result, Brazilian has featured in just 80 games out of 155 possible games for PSG over course of three seasons. During same period, Neymar has been paid a whopping €111 million (£97 million). This means that for every game he played for PSG, Neymar earned €1.4 million (£1.2 million). This is almost double of what Kylian Mbappe makes at PSG despite playing 40 games more. Despite his exorbitant payout at PSG, Neymar has been productive on field in his 80 games. He has 69 goals and 47 assists in just 52 Ligue 1 appearances. Neymar was on scoresheet last time PSG took field before lockdown - 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League.

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Will Neymar play again for PSG? Neymar to leave for Barcelona?

While his history with injuries and lucrative salary do t suggest he is leaving anytime soon, his attitude in French capital could suggest  opposite. Last summer, Neymar reportedly made it clear to PSG hierarchy that he wanted to leave French giants in order to move back to Barcelona. Despite engaging in a lawsuit with Catalan club over unpaid bonuses, Neymar reportedly had his heart set on a move to u Camp. Barcelona negotiated terms with PSG and reportedly even offered several players in exchange including Philippe Coutinho, but both parties couldn't come to an agreement and Neymar ended up staying at Paris.

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Brazilian is expected to be involved in yet ar transfer saga in summer, but  financial impact due to coronavirus pandemic means Barcelona or any or top European club will have to flex ir financial muscle in order to secure his signature. All said and done, will Neymar play again for PSG? answer is most likely to be in affirmative. Brazilian's contract with Paris runs through 2022 and with clubs looking at financial constraints due to pandemic, Neymar is expected to stay put for upcoming season. 

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