BREAKING: #Neymar And Paris Saint-Germain Part Ways?—Neymar is headed for an exit from Paris Saint-Germain to follow his former teammate Lionel Messi away from the French champion in its turbulent summer.
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press talks are moving toward Neymar leaving the club this month. The person spoke Thursday on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations. Fabrizio Romano was the first to report the story on Thursday and update it on Friday
Fabrizio wrote:
Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain remain in contact to part ways — both sides are pushing to make it happen as soon as possible. #PSG
No changes: Neymar wants to leave and PSG want him to go.
Neymar and Paris Saint-Germain remain in contact to part ways — both sides are pushing to make it happen as soon as possible. 🔴🔵⚠️ #PSG
No changes: Neymar wants to leave and PSG want him to go. https://t.co/VaXK7dNLZx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2023
The 31-year-old Brazil international was widely reported to have told PSG this week he wants to leave, just days before the team begins its French title defence. His expected preference is a return to Barcelona, which he left for a world-record fee of €222 million (US$244 million) six years ago, though there are offers from MLS and the Saudi club Al Hilal to consider.