Neymar tells PSG he wants to leave amid Barcelona links

The possibility of Neymar and Barcelona reuniting this summer has once again been raised this summer.

After the Brazilian left for PSG in 2017, links tying him back to the club have continued to persist almost every transfer window and they have reared their head once again now.

Neymar expresses the desire to leave PSG

According to L’Equipe, Neymar has informed PSG of his desire to leave the Parisian club.

After injuries plagued his career in Paris with managerial changes constantly engendering instability, Neymar’s willingness to turn over a new leaf hardly comes as a surprise.

However, the biggest reason behind his incentive to leave is Barcelona’s increasing interest in the player.

It has already been reported that Neymar ‘would love’ to return to Barcelona this summer, the club where he achieved several accolades and established himself as one of Europe’s most fearsome talents.

Even the idea that the former wunderkind of Santos FC might be open to taking a pay reduction in exchange for a return to his old club has been floated.

Neymar dividing opinion at Barcelona

Although Neymar left behind a trail of ecstatic memories in Catalonia, Barcelona faces an internal dilemma over the rehiring of the Brazilian sensation.

Joan Laporta is apparently eager to make advancements for the player, but Xavi is currently on the fence.

Xavi is rumoured to be against the move, owing to worries that his presence would create disruptions in the dressing room and a great deal of off-field tension.

However, Barcelona has not totally ruled out the possibility of Neymar returning during the current summer transfer window, despite Xavi’s reluctance. And the ball is in the Catalans’ court.

With Neymar apparently quick to jump the gun and request a departure, it appears the Blaugrana board may inevitably bite the bullet if their finances comply.