Rivaldo expects Neymar to leave PSG this summer | OneFootball

Rivaldo believes Neymar’s wish to leave Paris Saint-Germain will be granted this summer, one way or another.

Neymar is currently pushing for a return to Barcelona just two years after joining PSG in a world record €222m deal.

A report from Sky Germany on Thursday claimed Barça have so far offered €100m plus two players in exchange for their former star, and it remains to be seen whether their bid will be accepted.

But Rivaldo expects the Blaugrana to get their man, and the Ligue 1 champions to get a return on their investment eventually.

“It’s general knowledge that Neymar wants to leave PSG for another big European club, but that’s not a guarantee and if he ends up staying, he would need to focus on his football rather than anything else,” the Brazil and Barcelona icon told Betfair.

“He is not happy with PSG and I believe he could even regret his decision of joining – with all due respect – but the situation is complicated as they spent a lot of money on him.

“PSG don’t want to get hit with a big loss after investing more than €200 million but I believe they can recover their investment or at least exchange him for money and other good players in the business. So, hopefully, it should be straightforward.

“With his recent comments and behaviour, it’s possible that fans won’t be too happy with him if he remains.

“He must face the music and simply play his best football. If he manages to achieve something special with them in Europe perhaps the fans won’t criticise him as much.”

Furthermore, the 47-year-old former Ballon d’Or winner believes Neymar should never have moved to Paris in the first place.

“If it was my decision, I wouldn’t leave Barcelona for PSG,” added Rivaldo.

“After all, LaLiga is a very competitive league and gives you better exposure. The French league has nothing like that, with PSG stronger than any of their domestic rivals.”