Neymar to Barcelona? Why the star’s return is possible
Neymar’s story with Barcelona may not be over. The Spanish press is considering the possibility of the Brazilian star returning to the club that made him famous in Europe – even though the forward has been out of action for almost a year.
But is it really possible for the number 10 to return to Barcelona? What could be behind this? And what is his situation at Al-Hilal, in Saudi Arabia?
Could Neymar return to Barcelona?
The Spanish newspaper As has some reasons that could lead Neymar back to Barcelona.
- They are:The approaching end of the contract with Al-Hilal
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s long-standing desire to bring the player back to the country, coupled with his desire to bring a media-savvy player into the squad
- The reciprocity in this desire, since Neymar would have even told Barcelona that he would accept a return
- The chance that Neymar would have, back at Barcelona, to gain prominence for the 2026 World Cup
- Barça’s closeness to Pini Zahavi, the same Israeli businessman who took Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar at Al-Hilal: how long is the contract valid?
Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 30, 2025. This means that in January he will be free to sign for another club – but he would only be able to transfer after his contract with the Arab club has ended.
