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Neymar was absent from PSG’s Ligue 1 curtain-raiser against Nimes on Sunday as the French champions opened their title defence with a 3-0 win.
Two years after his record-breaking move from Barcelona, the Brazil international has been linked with an exit and was widely believed to be making a return to the Camp Nou.
The Blaugrana were the overwhelming favourites to sign the forward until a few weeks ago, when their vice-president ruled out a move to sign him, paving the way for arch-rivals Real Madrid to hijack the transfer.
Los Blancos chief Florentino Perez is reportedly willing to make Neymar the second-highest-paid footballer by offering a five-year deal that would see him earn an insane €40m per season.
Meanwhile, PSG are said to be willing to put their strenuous relationship with Barcelona aside and listen to an offer that includes Philippe Coutinho, Nelson Semedo and a fee of around €50 million.
The heart of the matter
Tuchel has expressed his fear at a potential departure for Neymar and admitted that it would be difficult to replace the former Barcelona star.
Speaking before Sunday’s game, he told the Canal Football Show,
What’s next?
A transfer for Neymar is looking increasingly likely as his relationship with the fans has also soured, with groups of them having aimed derogatory chants towards him throughout the match. It remains to be seen how the saga will conclude in the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, PSG are next scheduled to face Rennes in a Ligue 1 clash on Sunday.
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