Neymar: Barcelona Reach Agreement to Sign Paris Saint Germain Outcast

• Neymar looks set to return to Barcelona, with a transfer for the Brazil star reportedly close to being finalised
• The Catalans have reached an agreement to sign the Paris Saint-Germain outcast
• Neymar will return to Camp Nou after leaving the Catalans for PSG in 2017

Barcelona have performed a sensational turnaround and have agreed to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar after previously turning down the opportunity this summer.

PSG had informed the 31-year-old forward that he is not in their plans this season after meeting with new manager Luis Enrique before the kick-off of the Ligue 1 season.

Neymar could make a dramatic return to the Catalan side after Barcelona reached a total agreement to sign their former player, who is expected to sign a 3-year deal at the La Liga club.

According to Football Transfers, Barcelona were waiting for the 16 percent buyout of Barca Studios by a German investment firm for €60mil to be completed to make funds available to wrap up the deal for the Brazilian.

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Neymar has accepted a condition to lower his salary in order to make the move a reality as the 31-year-old is now expected to receive an annual salary of €13mil at the Spanish club.

Neymar listed among PSG outcasts

Meanwhile, Neymar looks set to follow Lionel Messi out of Paris Saint-Germain after being told he is not in the plans of new manager Luis Enrique during crunch talks, Daily Star reports.

Manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos have informed five players, including Neymar, that they are not part of the club's long-term plans.

Marco Verratti, Hugo Ekitike, Juan Bernat, and Renato Sanches were also told during talks that they are not needed as the Ligue 1 champions continue to restructure following their failure to win the UEFA Champions League.

Barca hierarchy approves Neymar return

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Neymar appears to be on a quest to find an immediate solution for his future after PSG’s hierarchy informed the forward that he was not going to be a part of Luis Enrique’s plans this season.

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The Brazilian forward has consistently remained a subject of controversy and was named amongst the list of potential replacements Barcelona could explore following the imminent departure of Ousmane Dembele.

Joan Laporta’s decision to shift attention to the former star, who departed the club in the most controversial of circumstances, has not gone down well with many at the club, with head coach Xavi Hernandez spearheading the group of those who are displeased.