Neymar Makes Turnaround on PSG Future Amid Manchester United Interest

Neymar Makes Turnaround on PSG Future Amid Manchester United Interest

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at June 20, 2023 at 11:46 AM
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  • Neymar has made a U-turn on his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer
  • Manchester United had been linked with a sensational move for the PSG superstar
  • PSG were said to be open to selling Neymar, having signed him from Barcelona in 2017

Manchester United’s bid to sign Neymar is set to suffer a major setback, with the Brazilian star now ready to remain at Paris Saint-Germain next season.

The 31-year-old forward has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer, as PSG were contemplating offloading the former Barcelona star after Lionel Messi’s exit.

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Neymar wants to remain at Paris Saint-Germain next season if the Parisians sign Luis Enrique. Photo by Eurasia Sport Images
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According to the Daily Mirror, PSG’s push to sign former Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique as the club’s boss next season has prompted Neymar to make a U-turn on his decision to leave.

The Brazil star and Enrique worked together at Barcelona, with the pair winning the treble for the Catalan giants in 2015, and the Brazilian is excited at the prospect of working with the former Spain boss again.

Neymar suffered a season-ending injury in March, forcing him to miss vital games for PSG during the run-in for the Ligue 1 title.

Marquinhos drops Neymar future hints

Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain captain, Marquinhos has revealed he would love Neymar to remain with the Ligue 1 champions next season, PSG Talk reports.

Marquinhos described the Brazil superstar as a 'great player' and would love to play alongside him at the Parc des Princes next season.

Neymar has been linked with a summer exit from PSG, with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in signing the 31-year-old forward to boost their respective squads next season.

Enrique provides update on Neymar

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar Jr. possibly exiting PSG has been a major topic of discussion over the last few weeks, with reports linking the Brazilian to a move to the Premier League or even Saudi Arabia.

With Luis Enrique possibly coming to take over the managerial role at Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish manager would reunite with Neymar, with whom he won the UEFA Champions League during the 2014-2015 season.

Enrique would like his say on the recruitment this summer. Additionally, it’s not sure that he will validate a departure for Neymar, who is under contract until 2025.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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