Now the issue surrounding the possible union between FC Barcelona and Neymar Jr. has been fully clarified. Yet another rumor links a possible 'last dance' between both parties, which, as in past summers, has remained nothing more than a nostalgic idea for a sector of the Barça fans. This fraction of the Blaugrana supporters viewed positively the option of Mogi das Cruzes' player returning to wear the Catalan team's jersey, especially considering the team's current need for a left winger who contributes both athletically and in terms of excitement to the fans, as he once did.
However, this 'Ney-Barça' link, which was already seen as quite unfeasible for various reasons, both sporting and economic, has ultimately been ruled out. Neymar Jr.'s team has denied any interest from the '10' of the 'Seleção' in joining the Barcelona team this summer through a strong message posted on their social media channels (@NeymarJrSite).
"Besides being FALSE, this news is a tremendous lack of respect towards the athlete and his club, Al-Hilal. Neymar Jr. has a contract with the Saudi club, is happy in Riyadh and will soon return to the field to delight his fans worldwide," stated the brief declaration amidst the flurry of information about Neymar's possible return to the club that propelled him to European stardom.
Neymar Jr. is getting closer to returning to the pitch
On the other hand, fortunately for Neymar, his return seems to be increasingly close to becoming a reality, as expressed in his statement. It is worth remembering that he suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left leg on October 17, 2023, during a match between Brazil and Uruguay in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. After a collision with Uruguayan midfielder Nico de la Cruz in the 44th minute, the former PSG player was 'KO' and hours later the unfortunate diagnosis was confirmed.
Now, 10 months after the incident, seeing that he is already training with some normalcy and that his return could be near is excellent news, especially for Al-Hilal. Despite paying around €100 million for his transfer a year ago, they could only enjoy him in about five matches, where he scored a goal and provided three assists, before suffering this unfortunate injury that prevented him from displaying his football regularly.