Barcelona and Neymar have reached a total agreement for the Brazilian forward to return to the club, six years after leaving for Paris Saint-Germain.
The deal is for two years plus an option for a further year, with Neymar reportedly agreeing to take a pay cut in order to make the move happen. He is expected to earn around €13 million per season, which is significantly less than his current salary at PSG.
Barcelona are still hoping that PSG will allow Neymar to leave on a free transfer, but they are prepared to pay a fee if necessary. The Catalan club are also still working on selling some of their players in order to raise funds for the transfer.
Both sides are optimistic that the deal can be completed in the coming weeks, and Neymar could be back in Barcelona playing alongside Lionel Messi by the start of the new season.
The news of Neymar’s return to Barcelona has been met with excitement by fans of the club, who are hoping that he can help them to win the Champions League again.
Neymar was a key player in Barcelona’s treble-winning team of 2014-15, and he will be hoping to replicate that success in his second spell at the club.
The return of Neymar is also a major coup for Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Laporta was elected president of the club in March, and he has made it his mission to bring Neymar back to Barcelona. Laporta believes that Neymar is the missing piece in the jigsaw for Barcelona to become a major force in European football again.
The return of Neymar is a major boost for Barcelona, but it also raises some questions. Neymar has a history of injuries, and he will need to stay fit if he is to be a success at Barcelona. The club will also need to find a way to fit Neymar into their team without disrupting the balance of the squad.
However, if Neymar can stay fit and perform at his best, then his return to Barcelona could be a major turning point for the club.
Neymar is one of the best players in the world, and he has the potential to help Barcelona win trophies and challenge for the Champions League again.