The Catalans want the Brazilian to take the initiative and push for a move back to Camp Nou, while he will also have to mend bridges with fans
Barcelona have set in motion their 'Operation Neymar' to re-sign the Brazilian striker, who is ready to call time on his career at Paris Saint-Germain.
Goal understands that the Catalans have been in touch with Neymar's camp to start the process of his comeback to Camp Nou.
Neymar, who moved to PSG in 2017 for a world-record transfer fee of €222 million (£195m/$260m), is unhappy at Parc des Princes and looking for a way out despite just over a year in France laden with goals and trophies.
The star's team have been in touch with several Barca directors, who have responded with detailed instructions over how a deal that just a few short months ago seemed impossible could become a reality.
First of all, Barca are insistent that, after director Pep Segura's recent public comments over the possibility of the Brazilian returning, the next step must come from the player himself.
The club board are aware that the manner of Neymar's exit left a large part of the fanbase disillusioned with his behaviour, that he rushed his departure and did not conduct himself in a manner fitting of the illustrious club.
As a gesture of goodwill, Neymar could make a public statement assuming his rashness in leaving in such a fashion, a move that would calm wary supporters.
A salary cut may also be necessary. Neymar takes home almost €40m with PSG, a figure out of Barca's reach given their current problems to keep wages under control.
The Blaugrana board sees such a reduction as essential for the deal to prosper, while Goal understands that Neymar would also be willing to negotiate lower terms.
"If the war of lawsuits continues, it will be impossible for Neymar to return," a director of the Catalan club told Goal in reference to several court wrangles that continue to loom over the player and club in Spain.
The 'DIS case', dating back to his first days at Barca after completing his controversial transfer from Santos, is still being heard, while Neymar's writ over an alleged €26m in unpaid back wages and a counter-suit from Barca over €30m in bonuses from his renewal are also outstanding.
If both sides are serious about his return, they must bury the hatchet and put the lawyers to rest.
PSG too will have to be compensated after receiving comparatively little in return to date for their mammoth investment. Once Neymar meets the conditions set by Barca's road map detailed above, the club will then turn their attentions to the Ligue 1 giants.
In order to avoid hostilities, either open or brimming under the surface for years to come, Barca believe Neymar must force the issue, making a public recognition that he is not happy at PSG and wants a change of scenery.
Such a move would soften the Parisians' stance at the negotiating table and permit talks to occur, with the Catalans open to using either Ivan Rakitic or Ousmane Dembele as bargaining chips.
Neymar is well aware of what must be done to seal his return to Camp Nou. He and his camp have been informed of all Barcelona's requirements, and it is up to him to show that he is serious about joining up once again with Lionel Messi and Co.
If he does not comply, from Barca's perspective it is very simple: there will be no emotional comeback for their prodigal son.
Ismitty
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Mbappe's reaction after hearing this news😂
shashwatchoudhary14
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We all know he will join Barca or Madrid eventually but who knows when. Maybe after 2 seasons, who knows? He kind of know that it will take many years for a team like PSG to dominate Europe not only France. So it will never be easy for him to win UCL which means no Ballon d'Or which he has always wanted.
X-Anonymous-7
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If neymar returns to Barca then Barca will be unstoppable And the MSN will return and destroy opponents squad
I am very excited to see this trio smash down everything
Babceops
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OMG please no, he is so ungrateful for leaving Barça in first place, he doesn't even have the humility to face the fact that he changed from the top scorer spanish league team for one of the best teams in a league not as relevant and competitive as LFP, and he did it just for the money, he doesn't share the passion Messi or Xavi have. And if it wasn't enough, Barça is considering exchanging Rakitiç or Dembelé for him? That hurts to know
Rodiorsy
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no need if neymar buy a good defenders for barca so tht u can win the matches u cant win on only 1 player basis so buy defenders
aryan-tyagi
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it was pain to see you leave, it will be a joy to see you come
Srihandipparatishki
233
Is he planning to go back to his shadow?
EGomez90
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This is so fake they already said they weren’t interested in him🤣 the things these Barca fags do 🤯🤣
Henryrukis
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there is a memory of Neymar .i personally I need him back. Leo needs him too. the dressing room needs him. I just hope he finds a way to deal with psg but u know that it is not going to be an easy task. but just as it happened in the ucl ,I hope Barcelona defeat psg once more time in the battle for Neymar.
Pyhizs
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If Barca needs to use more than 100 million then I don't him back. If he really wants back he will help Barca to pay those moneys and replace the mistake he did by going to PSG. If he comes back and barca don't have to use over 100million I'll be happy.
SMJHKV
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Chima92
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Neymar is the most Confused footballer i have ever seen! dude doesn't knw where he is headed in his carrier, or maybe he is surrounded by bad advisers. Running away from competition with fellow top players like Messi n Mbappe shows how a big coward u are!
Shawnjoseph54
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neymar is not returning why? 1. he will not be in meesi'shadiw again 2.its is just saying goodbye to coutniho and dembele 3. Perez will not leave neymar Jr untill he signs him 4.the treasury in the campnou will be out of money and if you try to convince that you have Mony enough then go splash it on anything useful and buy defender who you need and don't bemch him
Abbas Salim
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Neymar moving away from Barcelona really affected the team and move on but with a heavy heart and it hurts to this day to the fans. And the team was extremely affected and lost momentum and embark on heavy expenditure to fix the void instead in investing in other areas to strengthen the team. And news of him being link with arch rivals was even more unthinkable than his departure from Barcelona. And the board asking him to fulfill certain conditions to include satisfying barcelona fans who adored him while at the club that he gueinely desires to return and request his current club he wants to leave should not be an issue. Hopefully this is what is the best for the club, player and the millions of fans globally.
leofrankid12
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this calls for celebration...
thelilthug
138
if neymar is willing to return, then what about gigi, im scared for him
yikaiu
90
I dnt mind that he is coming back I just hope he doesn't disappoint his team and Barca fans again. look at how Xavi and Iniesta gave us there best years, he need to do the same
Nokilrsuy
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I never believe that he will ever think of coming back .is just like dog eating what he has vomited. someone thanked that without him ,nothing could ever be achieved. I m asking we're was him when Rome was built.