In Barça's offices, they are already thinking about what the first team's squad will look like for the next season, and Hansi Flick already knows which positions he wants to strengthen. The German coach has already conveyed to Deco that there are more priority positions than others, and both agree that the summer transfer market will be key. In that sense, the Catalan club agrees that the team's offensive line must undergo significant changes, especially to give a fresh air to the culé attack.
In this scenario, the club's sports management handles a long list of alternatives that could join Barça's ranks as high-level signings. It is no surprise that Deco has been scouting the market for months to have as many options as possible, all with the support of Flick and Laporta. Thus, the latest to join this list is an old acquaintance of the club who now dreams of returning, and that is Neymar Jr.
Laporta Makes a Move
In recent weeks, it has been mentioned in the culé environment that a possible return of Neymar to FC Barcelona has heated up considerably. In fact, David Ornstein, a journalist from The Athletic, recently revealed that there are conversations between the Catalan club and his representative, Pini Zahavi. It is not surprising, knowing that it is no secret that Neymar has always wanted to return to Barça since his departure in 2017.
As if that were not enough, from England, they point out that Santos, the current club of the Brazilian star, is also involved in the conversations. Joan Laporta doesn't close the door to a possible return of Neymar to Camp Nou, and all options are already being considered. Even more so knowing that the culé president has a very positive relationship with Neymar's agent.
Ney's Mission
That Neymar wants to return to Europe before retiring is no surprise, quite the opposite. The Brazilian star saw his return to Santos as an opportunity to return to his best level in order to make his dream of wearing the culé jersey again come true. In that sense, he will have to fulfill his mission before landing in FC Barcelona's ranks.
At 33 years old, Neymar has set out to prove that he is in a position to shine again at the elite level of soccer. Meanwhile, Barça continue to weigh the pros and cons of opening the club's doors to him. Time is running out, and Ney's return to the Catalan club is no longer a crazy idea.