Neymar's Future Is Increasingly Distant from FC Barcelona. Although his return was a possibility, the blaugrana sports management has decided to take another path. While the Brazilian advances in negotiations with a European giant, Joan Laporta and Deco have made a move to close a signing that has Hansi Flick's approval.
Neymar, Ruled Out at Barça
Barça has gradually distanced itself from the Neymar option. Flick has never been in favor of his return, and the club considers that his signing doesn't fit into the new sports project. Additionally, his physical condition raises doubts, and his salary is beyond the budget managed by the culé team.
In this situation, Neymar has started listening to offers and is already negotiating with another European giant. A club looking to strengthen with a player of his quality and offering him a contract that meets his financial expectations.
Meanwhile, Barça has decided to respond with another top-level signing. Someone who does fit into Flick's plans and has been offered to the club in the last few hours.
Barça Makes a Move: A World Star Has Been Offered
With Neymar practically ruled out, Laporta and Deco have accelerated in market planning. Their priority is to find a high-profile signing, someone who helps fill the new Camp Nou and is also a key reinforcement.
That's where a name comes into play that does have Flick's blessing. A player with experience in the world elite, with a contract about to expire, and who has expressed his desire to wear the blaugrana jersey.
The Egyptian forward's contract with Liverpool is ending, and although he has multimillion-dollar offers from Saudi Arabia, he wants to listen to Barça first. Salah has offered himself to the club, aware that he would fit perfectly into Flick's scheme.
Salah has put a proposal on the table:
- Three-season contract
- Signing bonus of 50M euros, prorated over those three years
Flick fully approves of his arrival, as Salah is a winger with speed, imbalance, and goal, perfect to join Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
Barça Has a Clear Path, But There's an Obstacle
Although Barça has already had contacts with Salah's entourage, the main barrier is his salary. The Egyptian earns a very high amount at Liverpool, and Barça can't match what he is offered in Arabia.
However, Salah is willing to lower his expectations if Barça offers him an ambitious sports project. With Flick in charge and the return to Camp Nou, the blaugrana option is attractive for the Egyptian.
Neymar? He's Heading to...
While Barça advances with Salah, Neymar negotiates with another European giant. The club that has initiated conversations with the Brazilian is Bayern Munich.
The German team is looking for a high-profile signing to strengthen its attack and sees Neymar as a market opportunity. If he manages to lower his salary expectations, Bayern could close his arrival in the coming weeks.
Barça has decided its roadmap: it rules out Neymar and bets on Salah. Now, it only remains to know if the Egyptian will accept the blaugrana offer. If everything progresses as expected, Salah could become the star signing of the summer and the great reinforcement that Flick really wants.