BARCELONA are considering re-signing Neymar as the man to replace Lionel Messi when he leaves, it has been claimed.
The Catalans are aware Messi’s time with them will not last forever and are said to believe Neymar is the only man who can shine in the Argentine’s absence.
Barcelona are considering signing Neymar to replace Lionel Messi when he leavesCredit: AFP or licensors
Despite trying out other options in the shape of Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona’s big-wigs think only Neymar is good enough to fill the void Messi will leave, according to Spanish outlet Sport.
Messi is also a big admirer of Neymar’s and even told him he would quit Barca at the end of next season to make way for him if he signed.
According to France Football, Messi sent a WhatsApp to his former teammate that read: “Only together can we win the Champions League.
“I want you to come back.
“In two years, I’m leaving, and you’ll be alone, you’ll take my place.”
Barca are reportedly ready to exploit the 27-year-old’s £154million exit clause to rescue him from his torrid time in France.
But despite the existence of an exit clause in Neymar’s contract, his transfer value has been the topic of discussion this month after it dropped for the first time in his career.
Neymar became the most expensive player ever when he moved from Barcelona to PSG
Either way. the Brazilian wants out of Paris Saint-Germain after rocky form and arguments with manager Thomas Tuchel.
And he added fuel to the fire again on Friday when he posted a picture of him alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the ex-Liverpool striker’s wedding vow renewal service.
The trio were back together as Barcelona striker Suarez renewed his vows to wife Sofia Balbi at a star-studded bash in Uruguay.
Coutinho, Bale and Lemar are among the players that have seen their transfer value drop the most
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
