Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move to bring Neymar back to the Camp Nou, but their current manager Hansi Flick has distanced himself from the speculation.
The Brazilian forward, who left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record transfer in 2017, has been the subject of intense transfer rumors in recent months. With his contract at PSG set to expire in 2022, many believe that Neymar could be on the move this summer.
Barcelona have been one of the clubs most heavily linked with a move for Neymar, with reports suggesting that the Catalan giants are keen to bring the 29-year-old back to the club. However, Flick has made it clear that he does not see signing Neymar as part of his remit as Barcelona manager.
Speaking to reporters, Flick said: “I am focused on working with the players that we have here at Barcelona. Neymar is a fantastic player, but it is not my job to bring him to the club. That is a decision for the board and the sporting director to make.”
Flick’s comments suggest that Barcelona may not be actively pursuing a move for Neymar, despite the player’s apparent desire to return to the club. The Brazilian forward has been vocal about his love for Barcelona in the past, and has reportedly told friends that he would be open to a return to the Camp Nou.
However, Flick’s reluctance to get involved in the Neymar transfer saga could be a sign that Barcelona are not willing to meet PSG’s asking price for the player. The French club are likely to demand a significant fee for Neymar, and it remains to be seen whether Barcelona are willing to meet their valuation.
With Flick focusing on working with the players already at his disposal, it seems unlikely that Neymar will be making a return to Barcelona this summer. However, with the transfer window still open for several more weeks, anything could still happen. Only time will tell whether Neymar will be wearing the famous Blaugrana colors once again.
