Barcelona director confirms Neymar return was by no means an possibility – ‘Very costly’

After a troublesome spell in Saudi Arabia, the place his progress was marred by accidents, Neymar lastly appears to be like set for a return to his youth membership, Santos.

The attacking celebrity could quickly rejoin the Brazilian outfit, as he embarks on the ultimate chapter of his profession.

Within the midst of hypothesis linking him with a return to Santos, Barcelona sporting director Deco was lately requested concerning the Brazilian and the prospect of him returning to Catalonia.

Deco on the concept of bringing again Neymar

In a current interplay, Deco was requested about whether or not or not Barcelona ever considered bringing again Neymar.

“Neymar’s return to Barça was at all times far-fetched. Since he moved to Saudi, we knew he was a really costly participant, particularly by way of monetary truthful play,” he mentioned (h/t SPORT).

Barcelona have been certainly linked with a transfer for Neymar, particularly throughout his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar’s spell in Saudi Arabia may quickly come to an finish (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Pictures)

However the Catalan outfit have been by no means fairly capable of attain an settlement financially, as PSG have been at all times holding out for a fortune. Even Neymar’s wage was too far-fetched for the membership.

Speaking about Neymar, Deco expressed his delight on the prospect of his return to Santos.

“Crucial factor is for Neymar to return to enjoying soccer. It would carry pleasure to himself and to others. I truthfully don’t know what he’ll do, however him being comfortable is crucial factor,” he mentioned.

Deco went on to hail Neymar top-of-the-line gamers in world soccer, particularly when he’s in his component.

“At his finest, Neymar is likely one of the finest gamers on the earth. He nonetheless is and he at all times might be. He’s welcome at any membership on the earth. An operation concerning him can by no means be dominated out, however I see him returning to Brazil proper now,” he concluded.