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Neymar’s representatives contact Barca to “check” possibility of return

Rishabh Gupta
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Neymar might be making a move back to FC Barcelona, according to reports.

The world is still reeling from the shock move of the Brazilian superstar Neymar to Paris Saint Germian last year and reports already have surfaced of Neymar being unhappy in the French Captial and have linked Real Madrid to secure the forward on another world record transfer fee.

But, reports now emerge that Neymar has been reportedly angling a move back to Barcelona. Madrid-based outlet Marca says Neymar’s representatives have contacted FC Barcelona to reportedly “check” on whether they would be ready to bring him back form ParisSt Germain.

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While there is only a “very remote possibility” that Neymar will head back to the Camp Nou, he’s keen to find out what Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu thinks about the idea, especially since the relationship between Neymar and Barcelona turned sour when he forced his move last year.

The player has long been in Real Madrid’s sights, they were desperate to sign him even before he went to Barcelona from Santos.

And El Gol Digital say Real now fear missing out on the Brazil star for the second time on the trot. They will reportedly do their utmost to land the player now. But the report alos suggests that they fear Neymar’s close relationship with Lionel Messi may damage their chances of signing him.

Recently, Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic opened the door for Neymar to return.

“He [Neymar] has not told me anything, but if it’s up to me, I would open the door right now,” he said.

“Not only because of the relationship I have with him, but because of the type of player he is. I would always put Ney on my team.”

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Rishabh Gupta

Rishabh Gupta

A sports enthusiast. Sports, I believe, is one of the few powers which help us grow, both as an individual and society. With each day, in the rich world of sports, I grow.

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