As PSG looks to bank on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the long run, they have decided to sell Neymar Jr. Even though the Brazilian played brilliantly for Paris Saint-Germain during the first half of the season, he appears to be leaving the club.
Transfer rumors frequently center on Paris Saint-Germain, with a lot of recent talks centered on Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
But Neymar, who has been a member of PSG since 2017, is another player who has previously been connected to a transfer away from Parc des Princes. After initially arriving on a five-year deal, the former Barcelona attacker agreed on a contract extension in 2021. This season the Brazilian winger is averaging 12 goals and 10 assists.
🚨 Luis Campos’ top priority at PSG this summer is the departure of Neymar.
His sale could allow the club to buy a young, dynamic attacker. The three preferred options are:
🏴 Marcus Rashford
🇵🇹 Rafael Leão
🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen(Source: @EsamB2Back) pic.twitter.com/DoiatEdrSK
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 2, 2023
Brazil’s top athlete Neymar has been placed up for sale by Paris Saint-Germain. The 30-year-old is under contract with the French champions until 2025, but they are open to hearing proposals for him.
Clubs like Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester City could be interested in the former Barcelona forward after PSG lowered their asking price to $54 million. There have already been attempts made by Christophe Galtier’s side to find a replacement for the Brazilian; a younger, dynamic attackman. The likes of Marcus Rashford, Rafael Leão, and Victor Osimhen.
Why is PSG looking to offload Neymar Jr.?
Despite their financial power, PSG is somewhat restricted as they build a new team suited for European dominance with Neymar still on the payroll. However, removing Neymar from the payroll will not be easy. Next month, Neymar’s contract will automatically extend until 2027.
[BREAKING NEWS]
According to @lequipe, @neymarjr has officially activated an automatic contract extension until June 2027, effective from July 1. This has made it difficult for @PSG_inside to want to transfer the Brazilian player.#NamToShine #Neymar #PSG pic.twitter.com/DJNUK71iKA— Nam To Shine (@NamToShine) July 2, 2022
Selling him before then – and as soon as possible – would be of great help to PSG. While he still contributes plenty to the team, his salary no longer matches his role on the team. The top teams in Europe would love to have Neymar on their fields, but few can match what he is earning at Paris Saint-Germain. There is no doubt that Neymar earns a lot of money.
PSG’s quest to conquer Europe has often fallen short even though they have continued to strengthen. With reports linking him with an implied exit, the Brazilian forward continues to instill speculation about his future with the French titans. In a recent interview with Wagner Ribeiro, the former star’s agent claimed that Neymar has no intention of leaving PSG until the club wins the titleholder’s League.
