New PSG manager Christophe Galtier has given an update on the future of superstar forward Neymar.
After weeks of speculation, the 55-year-old boss has been confirmed as the Parisien's new head coach in place of Mauricio Pochettino, who has been dismissed by new football advisor Luis Campos.
Galtier has left his post as manager of OGC Nice just a year after winning a historic Ligue 1 title with Lillle, but has a major decision to make regarding one of his high-profile stars.
The 30-year-old Neymar has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation following comments made by club owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who criticized certain players for not putting in maximum effort in the most recent campaign.
The Brazilian international is still the most expensive footballer ever following his transfer from Barcelona in 2017 which was worth well over €200 million. Neymar has only made more than 30 appearances in a single season once in his five years at the Parc des Princes.
At Galtier's opening press conference, the new PSG boss was asked about the tricky winger's future, to which he replied (as quoted by L'Equipe):
“What coach wouldn't like to have Neymar in his squad? Yes, it takes balance, but I have a very clear idea of how I want to use him. I hope he stays with us."
Neymar, whose current deal runs until 2025 at PSG, scored 13 times and provided eight assists across his 28 appearances in the previous campaign. The forward was jeered by his own supporters last term following the team's humiliating exit from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid in the round of 16.
New PSG boss determined to create a close-knit atmosphere in the squad
The French champions have often been accused of having too many superstars who do not put the team first when the going gets tough.
Galtier has declared right from the beginning of his reign that the Parisiens will not succeed unless they are a collective unit.
He said at his unveiling:
pulkitt_10
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Crying? Abt what? Don't be silly.
you always cry when they mention Messi name
Mangisha
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why are you crying
Crying? Abt what? Don't be silly.
pulkitt_10
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Messi with lack of positioning? How old are you? Man, you just don't fit to question Messi. You can all those other footballers but not Messi. You are not worthy it. Pep never did, and all the other coaches never did that.
why are you crying
bayanprstu
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He should have a prep talk with mbape..to stop being greedy with the ball and Neymar with is unecessary dribbles ..not forgetting Messi with his lack of positioning
You saying Messi has poor positioning really?? Right now I doubt if you even watch football at all
wihadmoru
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The new coach must bring them together and tell them to be for each other in an match .
Mangisha
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By positioning …he should stop playing mildfeild and start being in positions that he can score ..psg is not Barcelona where everyone look to pass him the ball …he needs to strike more and call for the ball before he gets it …ask questions before throw insult ok?
Did I insult you anywhere in my response to you? OK, you feel that way abt Messi's position on the pitch for PSG. But if you've been watching Messi's games ever since the Barca days, there is zero problem with Messi's positions. The man plays where he sees fit, he plays everywhere on the pitch. He reads the game like that. At PSG, he knows a lot of players can score goals, he takes off some of those scoring attributes by playing more from the midfield positions.
zuludesire
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be careful Mbappe might fire you , he Doesn't want Neymar there
zunabelnuy
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positioning?? you are talking about a player with the highest IQ in modern football. He can read the game faster than 99% of your farmer's league players.
God bless you it shows you dey dey watch their ball mbappe needs to play with the team jus that he wants to do everything and Messi wil just be looking he won’t talk or shout
PhilipEmmanuel
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By positioning …he should stop playing mildfeild and start being in positions that he can score ..psg is not Barcelona where everyone look to pass him the ball …he needs to strike more and call for the ball before he gets it …ask questions before throw insult ok?
bcuz dats d way Messi love to play bro he said it himself he loves dropping deep to generate attack he said he loves being involved in the team attack n still been able to come forward and score goals too just that psg n fans don't really understand that they want him to score Messi loves assisting than scoring he said it himself his more of a play maker I like what the coach said balance if he balances psg n understand his players how they play and how he can make them fit hus tactics and bring out the very best, they will be very successful with their stars become the best club in the world
Wokelmryz
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positioning?? you are talking about a player with the highest IQ in modern football. He can read the game faster than 99% of your farmer's league players.
Gbe10
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Things will start kicking once the team plays as a whole...Quality is there but ego and selfishness,players trying to prove whoz better than the other
Baabelotu
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Messi with lack of positioning? How old are you? Man, you just don't fit to question Messi. You can all those other footballers but not Messi. You are not worthy it. Pep never did, and all the other coaches never did that.
By positioning …he should stop playing mildfeild and start being in positions that he can score ..psg is not Barcelona where everyone look to pass him the ball …he needs to strike more and call for the ball before he gets it …ask questions before throw insult ok?
pudknopy
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Messi with lack of positioning? How old are you? Man, you just don't fit to question Messi. You can all those other footballers but not Messi. You are not worthy it. Pep never did, and all the other coaches never did that.
Shut Up
pudknopy
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He should have a prep talk with mbape..to stop being greedy with the ball and Neymar with is unecessary dribbles ..not forgetting Messi with his lack of positioning
He should tell everyone to pass the ball to Messi and Messi only. Messi of Wadiya
Mangisha
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He should have a prep talk with mbape..to stop being greedy with the ball and Neymar with is unecessary dribbles ..not forgetting Messi with his lack of positioning
Messi with lack of positioning? How old are you? Man, you just don't fit to question Messi. You can all those other footballers but not Messi. You are not worthy it. Pep never did, and all the other coaches never did that.
Baabelotu
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He should have a prep talk with mbape..to stop being greedy with the ball and Neymar with is unecessary dribbles ..not forgetting Messi with his lack of positioning