It's so complex and detailed that it could be a Hollywood movie, though the future of Neymar has taken another twist as Paris Saint-Germain released a statement slamming his absence from pre-season training. Increasingly, his future looks to lie away from the French capital with Barcelona tipped as a likely destination.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (owner)
Josep Maria Bartomeu (President)
Neymar
The key to the whole operation, the heart of everything, he has decided that his sporting project in Paris is over after two years. His priority is to leave PSG and his first choice at 27 years of age is to return to Barcelona, though he knows that it may not be easy, as he must play at the most elite level.
Neymar Senior (Father and Agent)
The most responsible man involved in Operation Neymar, no one likes to deal with Neymar's father when it comes to negotiations. He's flirted with some of the biggest clubs in Europe every spring to try to get his son a summer move. Not many trust him, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. But he tries his hardest to get the best for his son and will try to get him the move he desires - a return to the Camp Nou. He defended the forward on Monday, saying that the pair were 'angry' at PSG for the way they have treated the situation.
Pini Zahavi (Agent)
Neymar's father's most trusted man, he has played a key role ever since Chelsea came looking for Neymar as a youngster at Santos. He was not involved when Neymar eventually joined Barcelona, so this negotiation would be a first.
Andre Cury (Intermediary)
Barcelona's key contact in Brazil, thanks in part to his Nike links with Sandro Rosell, he has been a key link with Neymar throughout his time at Barcelona and since leaving. The club denied that he earned six million euros from Neymar's departure two years ago due to a sell on clause. Just a few days ago, he posted an Instagram post hinting at a potential return.
Alvaro Costa (Agent)
Another key contact of Zahavi and with Nike, particularly in Spain, Costa could be an influential figure on both a personal or professional level.