The Neymar transfer saga has been nothing but a roller coaster. Just as a return to Barcelona appeared to be dead, the Blaugrana have now received a huge boost after one of the players agreed to leave for Parc des Princes to pave the way for the Brazilian's return.
Ivan Rakitic and Jean-Clair Todibo were offered on a year-long loan alongside Dembele, with the Croatian midfielder and French defender agreeing to join PSG. However, the 22-year-old World Cup winner rejected the move, leading to a breakdown in negotiations with Les Parisiens.
However, L'Equipe now report that the former Dortmund starlet has changed his stance after talking with Thomas Tuchel, the current PSG boss and the attacker former manager during his Bundesliga days.
The tactician held a personal talk with the player and persuaded him to make a Parc des Princes move. Him being open to joining PSG in an attempt to bring Neymar to Camp Nou is great news given that the Ligue 1 champions reportedly only turned down Barcelona's offer because they believed Dembele was not an option.
Of course, a lot more details must be ironed out before a deal can be reached but the Catalan giants are eager to reunite the Brazilian with Messi and Co. before the window shuts close on Monday. It will be interesting to see how things unfold.
Desmondeyum
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The Neymar saga feels like the longest summer-saga I have ever seen happening. Even longer than Cristiano Ronaldo’s last summer, or Griezmann’s last summer. Can’t wait for it to end.
Longlife2000
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I have the feel that both Barça and PSG want to finish their playing their weekend league match before they make the official announcement about Neymar and I will not be surprised if PSG or Barcelona announce that signing of Neymar after Barcelona league match with Osasuna today
Kirianaka
46
I wasn't even born when this rumors started, but now I'm fully grown with two kids and still the saga hasn't ended
Wudcelnuyz
45
Good, Dembele should go to PSG for the Neymar deal but Rakitic should be kept he is the back bone of Barcelona midfield
whykallar
37
The same Neymar that disgrace the entire Barca, they're now begging him to come, they will regret the return of their god, because even Messi believes in Neymar that, they will win Champions league if he return.