Former Barcelona star Javier Mascherano rooting for Neymar return, wants 'MSN' reunited

Former Barcelona star Javier Mascherano is hoping for the return of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) winger Neymar Jr at Camp Nou. Neymar departed for PSG after a successful stint with Barcelona in 2017. However, he has been frequently linked with a return with Lionel Messi reportedly demanding his signing.

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Neymar transfer news: Mascherano recalls Barcelona vs Juventus UCL final

Javier Mascherano said that he recently saw the 2015 Champions League final in Berlin. He asserts that he was impressed by the splendid display of the MSN trio- Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. He further adds that the trio added an extra edge to the way Barcelona played. Barcelona were up against Juventus in the final. The Catalan giants defeated Juventus 3-1, courtesy of goals from Ivan Rakitic, Luis Suarez and Neymar.

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Neymar transfer news: Mascherano hopes for Brazilian's return to Barcelona

Mascherano stated that he hopes to see Neymar return to Barcelona soon and hoped to see the famed MSN attack (Messi, Suarez, Neymar) back in action. "It would be a joy for the club as well as the fans all over the world," added Mascherano. Mascherano spent eight seasons with Barcelona before departing for Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune in 2018.

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Neymar transfer news: Swap deal involving Griezmann?

There has been frequent Neymar transfer news, suggesting a return to Barcelona. The player was on the verge of a Camp Nou return last season, but PSG reportedly pulled out at the last minute, saying that they didn't want to engage in any deal with the club. However, latest reports suggest that Barcelona might finally get their hands on their former star with a swap deal involving Antoine Griezmann. It is reported that Griezmann, who joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid last season, has fallen out of favour with manager Quique Setien. The manager might agree to a swap deal with Neymar returning to Camp Nou, with the French World Cup winner going the other way. 

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