Neymar Speaks About His PSG Future After Claims Kylian Mbappe Wanted Him Sold

Neymar Speaks About His PSG Future After Claims Kylian Mbappe Wanted Him Sold

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Brazilian superstar Neymar has finally opened up about his future with Paris Saint-Germain
  • PSG were rumoured to have put the forward up for sale after a recommendation from Mbappe
  • However, the 30-year-old has declared his intention to remain at Parc des Princes beyond the summer
  • The former Barcelona star has three years left on his current deal with the newly-crowned French champions

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar has broken silence over his future with the French giants.

The Brazilian forward had been linked with a move away, with reports suggesting Kylian Mbappe wanted him out.

Neymar Speaks About His PSG Future After Claims Kylian Mbappe Wanted Him Sold
Neymar Speaks About His PSG Future After Claims Kylian Mbappe Wanted Him Sold
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Metro UK now reports that PSG are keen to move in a 'new direction' after convincing Mbappe to extend his stay at the club.

The club's hierarchy has already embarked on radical surgery, which saw Sporting director Leonardo axed.

Neymar declares intention to remain at PSG

Neymar is one of the high-ranking members of the team who was projected to follow Leonardo this summer, with reports suggesting Mbappe had a hand in the decision.

However, the former Barcelona star has clarified that he has no intention of leaving the French club.

Speaking to Canal Football Club, Neymar insisted that he remain at the French club as he pushes to help PSG win the Champions League title for the first time in their history.

"It has to be with Paris," the 30-year-old said when asked if he would remain at PSG and try to win the European title with them.
"I have a contract with PSG, so there are no other possible choices. Yes, it will be with Paris Saint-Germain," he added.

Neymar joined PSG back in 2017 from Barcelona for a huge £220million.

Angel Di Maria in tears after final PSG game

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Angel Di Maria gave PSG a glimpse of what they will be missing after he staged a masterclass in his final game for the club.

The winger set up two of PSG's four goals against Metz on Saturday, May 21, before he scored his own in the latter stages of the match.

Di Maria's goal was greeted with huge applause at the Parc des Princes, with the fans' reaction leaving the Argentine emotional.

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