Neymar’s Shock Return to Barcelona Rejected by Hansi Flick
By [Your Name], 90min.com
It’s been a hectic summer for Barcelona, with the La Liga giants struggling to register new signing Dani Olmo due to financial issues. Despite this, the Catalans have started the season impressively, winning two out of two against Valencia and Athletic Club. But in the midst of all the chaos, it was revealed that one of Barcelona’s most talented players, Neymar, was desperate to return to the club earlier this month.
According to Gerard Romero of SPORT, Neymar offered himself to Barcelona after the club’s failure to sign Nico Williams from Bilbao. But new boss Hansi Flick swiftly opposed the idea of signing the skilled winger, deeming him unsuitable for the project.
Flick, who has high aspirations for the team, wants to focus on more youth development and doesn’t think Neymar fits into the mould. This comes as no surprise, given Neymar’s age and history of injuries. The 32-year-old has struggled with knee issues throughout his career, and his current pace is far from what Barcelona were hoping for when they signed him for £100m in 2023.
Meanwhile, Neymar has only made three appearances for Al-Hilal this season after suffering a knee injury last year. His future in the Saudi Pro League looks uncertain, but there’s no doubt he’d want to make a return to his boyhood club.
It’s a big "what if" for Barcelona and football fans around the world. Would Neymar have been a good fit for Flick’s project? Only time will tell.
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