What is the current situation with Barcelona’s Neymar?

What is the current situation with Brazilian superstar Neymar? The Barcelona winger has been strongly linked to a move to Ligue 1 power PSG.

195 million pounds. That is not someone’s net-worth. It is the amount that will trigger the release clause in Neymar Da Silva Dos Santos Junior’s contract. It has been reported that PSG are ready to trigger it. If this deal happens, it will be historic and could have huge impacts on the club, both positive and negative.

While speculation like this has been spread on previous occasions, it is now also being reported that Neymar, himself, has approved of the move (Esporte Interativo via Daily Mail). While one may doubt the source, it cannot be denied that the transfer is a possibility , however small.

What are the reasons Neymar may want to depart? What would be the impacts? The following questions have been answered below.

Possible reasons:

One may ask, why would Neymar want to leave Barca?

Not only did he sign a new contract last October, but he has also enjoyed a rather fruitful four years at the club. In 186 appearances, the Brazilian has netted 105 goals. Moreover, his link-up play with Messi and Suarez has been phenomenal. Also, he has won eight trophies in a time span of just four years.

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However, there are a few underlying reasons why the ex-Santos man may want to ply his trade elsewhere. Firstly, Neymar is a world-class player, there is no denying that. A player of his caliber may feel that playing under Messi’s enormous shadow is a rather monotonous task, especially after four years. At first, Neymar may have been thrilled to learn from the world’s best player, however, his eagerness may be waning now.

Neymar pipped both Messi and Ronaldo on the TIME Top 100 list. This may have given the Brazilian confidence that he is capable of being the star man of his team, which he will be at PSG. Now that he is 25 years old, it is only natural that the Brazilian would want to be the star man. After all, at 25, both Messi and Ronaldo were the main men at their respective clubs. Also, there is no denying that the allure of a sum so large, 195 million pounds to be precise, is too great for most players to resist.

Effects:

The transfer could have earth-shattering effects for both Neymar and Barca. The ill-effects are most obvious. Neymar is one of the best players in the world , at the moment. His departure would leave a void which would be almost impossible to fill. Not impossible, but you get the point. Moreover, Neymar is a dynamic footballer who can adapt to the needs and demands of most managers. To get a player who can do the same and is of a similar caliber as the Brazilian will also prove challenging

A few plus points, though less apparent, may exist. For instance, players who have not been able to get a chance for the past few seasons, may get opportune and ample playing time. These players include Paco Alcacer, Arda Turan and the newly re-signed Gerard Deulofeu.

Additionally, the loss of the player will motivate the club to buy other players who could potentially replace Neymar. Also, the Neymar move may soften PSG’s stance on the Veratti transfer rumors.

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Conclusion:

I’d be lying if I said that I wouldn’t be sad to see Neymar leave. In fact, I’d be absolutely devastated. Neymar is exciting to watch, quick, and charismatic. To replace the ex-Santos man , would be near impossible. If he does leave, however, then life will go on and Barca will recover from the loss. We must never forget, no player is larger than the club.

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