From the looks of things, Neymar wants to leave PSG this summer.
He has not been well received there since he came and it has only gotten worse over
the last two seasons.
Now, his best friend has left, so we can no longer see any incentive for him to stay.
Even PSG seems willing to let the Brazilian go as they hope to begin a rebuild this summer.
But while it looks like Neymar wants to leave and PSG are willing to sell, it also looks
like nobody wants to sign him.
Business is going on all around Europe and even outside Europe, but so far, none have
really involved Neymar.
So, why does no one want to sign Neymar?
Well, first of all, because of his fitness issues.
We have all watched Neymar for years and we all know how much he has struggled with his
fitness.
It seems like the former Barcelona man is doomed to have, at least, one major injury
every season.
And most of the time, these injuries sideline him during the most important parts of the
season.
This has been one major frustration of the PSG fans.
Of course, one can’t blame Neymar for the injuries, but you would think that clubs would
be trying to avoid having that on their plate, especially because he is a player that will
cost a lot both in transfer fees and in wages.
And that’s another thing deterring some clubs – the expenses a player like Neymar
will incur on the club.
Yes, there are clubs that can afford him without batting an eye, but some others are removing
themselves from the race simply because of the price tag.
Barcelona, for example.
We strongly believe that Barcelona would be willing to take Neymar back if it wouldn’t
cost them an arm and a leg.
Yes, he didn’t leave on the best of terms in 2017, but he has since made it known that
he still loves the club and he has even tried to make a return on multiple occasions.
By the way, Barcelona aren’t exactly strong on the left wing, so a player like Neymar
would be a huge addition.
Also, Xavi played with him during their time at Barcelona so there’s probably a relationship
there.
But Barcelona just cannot even think of paying whatever amount it would cost to bring Neymar
over, so they just don’t get involved.
Clubs like Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and Liverpool probably also fall into
this category.
For the teams who can afford him, they’re probably skeptical because of the first point
– fitness problems.
If it’s not those two things, then it’s probably the fact that Neymar has a low work
rate and hardly offers so much off the ball.
The way Neymar played in his latter years at PSG is something that won’t be condoned
by many top coaches in the modern game.
While he is a true magician with the ball at his feet and can make something out of
absolutely nothing, off the ball, it feels like the club is one player short.
And you could argue that PSG having 3 players with that profile really affected them on
those big European nights.
At Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, the attacking players
often drop back to help the team when the need arises.
So, coaches of clubs like this would probably overlook Neymar just because they don’t
think he’ll give them that work rate they need from their attackers.
Also, these big clubs could be considering the fact that Neymar might not exactly be
great for the dressing room chemistry.
While he didn’t really have problems at Barcelona, his record at PSG wasn’t great.
He had altercations with Cavani and Mbappe on the pitch, and this is not even including
the many other things that must have gone on off camera.
And most of the time, these fights occur as a result of a power tussle, and coaches might
just try to steer clear of that as it might break team spirit.
For example.
if Neymar argues with a top player in the squad, it could very quickly cause the team
to break into factions, and that’s how a team begins to disintegrate.
And the thing is, in each of these big clubs, there’s already a king.
Will Neymar be willing to go to any of these clubs and play second or even third fiddle?
You know, that’s something to consider.
Now, here’s something else to consider.
So, there are clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Newcastle, and Napoli who have a young squad
and wouldn’t mind having an experienced superstar player and a seasoned winner come
and help the younger players.
As we know, bringing in a superstar can go a long way in boosting the morale of players.
But the thing is, Neymar doesn’t look like the best leader, to be very honest.
When you sign a superstar in his 30s, you expect him to lead and be a great example
to the younger players, but Neymar doesn’t look like a guy who’s very interested in
all of that.
Of course, we could be wrong about this, but we don’t see Neymar joining a club like
Arsenal or Chelsea and having the effect Lewandowski’s signing had on Barcelona or the effect Thiago
Silva’s signing had on Chelsea, for example.
Here’s the point we’re trying to make, signing Neymar right now is just a big gamble.
He’s one hell of a player, no doubt.
And if he manages to stay fit, he could really win you games and maybe trophies.
But with this dude, it could also very easily go wrong and your investment would just end
up being a waste.
But what do you guys think about all of this, though?
Why do you think nobody wants Neymar?
Let us know in the comments.
Also, tell us where you guys think Neymar will end up next season.
Will one of these big European clubs eventually sign him?
Will he go to Saudi?
Will he go to the MLS?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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