Former FC Barcelona superstar could make a surprise return to the club in 2025

FC Barcelona has always been known for standing out in European football for inventing creative playmaking styles to amaze their opposition. Having had some of the best wingers and playmakers in football history, creative football has been in Barca's ideology for a significant time now. Be it Ronaldinho, Leo Messi, or the iconic duo of Xavi-Iniesta, the Blaugrana club has always been rich in these unique specialty ballers.

Former FC Barcelona superstar could make a surprise return to the club in 2025

However, a major name who had significant contributions to the Catalan club's history, despite staying for a few years only, needs much credit as well. Neymar Jr., once brought in as the next big thing in European football, being fresh from a brilliant Santos campaign, performed to the level very few have reached at the club.

In only 4 seasons at the club, the Brazilian superstar left an impression too strong to be forgotten ever. Having paired up alongside all-time Barcelona legends Leo Messi and Luis Suarez, the three formed the infamous MSN Trio that ruled European football for years to come. Neymar's sudden record transfer move worth €222M to PSG left such a big void that still hasn't been filled up brilliantly.

Currently at Al Hilal, since he made the Saudi move in August 2023, the footballer feels far from his prime days, on the verge of completing his football career, which was too much inflicted by injuries. Had injury suspensions not fallen in his fate, we might have witnessed an altogether different career trajectory for him. However, some recent reports suggest a shocking possibility of him making a FC Barcelona return in 2025.

As per Diario SPORT's reports, Barca president Joan Laporta wants to sign a superstar for the return of the Spotify Camp Nou for next season. And shockingly, along with Premier League goal machine Erling Haaland, former club superstar Neymar Jr. is a name that the President is considering. While clearly Haaland is the bigger desire, Neymar Jr. is another option for the club.

Analyzing the possibility more closely, as Neymar's current contract with Saudi Club Al Hilal expires in June 2025, there is a chance that the superstar might want to try himself for one last chance at the 2026 World Cup. In the player's illustrious career, the WC crown has been a major missing aspect, which could push him to make a return move for FC Barcelona to remain fit for the biggest football tournament.

Given President Laporta's dream to announce a superstar signing at the inauguration of the new Spotify Camp Nou, Neymar could be on the move next season. While it is evident that this possibility would need a lot of input to become a reality, no Barcelona fan would want to deny the opportunity of witnessing a wing duo of Neymar Jr. on the left and the club's sensational talent, Lamine Yamal, on the right.