The center-back of the current Ligue 1 champion has acknowledged the difficulties experienced by the former FC Barcelona player, especially when it comes to integrating into the French capital. Neymar was in the eye of the storm throughout the past transfer window.
Neymar was in the eye of the storm during the past transfer period
The Brazilian expressed his desire to leave PSG, all with the aim of returning to what he considers has always been his home in sports: FC Barcelona. However, the operation did not succeed, a move that could have been interpreted more as a whim than a necessity by the culés.
Éric Abidal, sports director of Barça, confirmed in Sport and Mundo Deportivo that the entity chaired by Josep Maria Bartomeu keeps an eye on Neymar, 27 years old. "We never rule out signing him." Therefore, it is expected that the current champion of LaLiga Santander will take a step forward in the following summer to resume negotiations for the Santos academy graduate.
Thiago Silva, Neymar's teammate at PSG and the Brazil National Team, has given an interview to the renowned magazine France Football, where he has recognized the difficulties that the '10' has had adapting at Parc des Princes: "He arrived with a lot of determination, motivation, but he felt the same feelings as me at that time. He suffered from the long, difficult winter. He wasn't used to that. He also had serious injuries that prevented him from adapting faster," he explained.
However, the former AC Milan defender has highlighted that Neymar is fully focused on PSG: "He suffered, but today he is better. He is active and positive in the dressing room. He doesn't talk much, but his words have an impact. Even if many people think otherwise, I can tell you that he is now in his head, he is happy to be there. He gets along very well with the staff and that makes things easier. The coaching staff also has a great responsibility in the fact that he quickly found a smile after his failed transfer. It's nice to work with this team,"
