“On a Different Shelf” – With PSG Exit Rumors Looming Around Neymar, Brazilian Giants Flamengo Rule Out $67.2 Million Star Owing to Financial Issues

Neymar Jr is arguably the third-best player of this generation behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Brazilian maestro’s journey to the top is full of hard work and perseverance. Neymar made his top-flight debut for Santos in 2009 but he toiled there for 4 years. It is only after scoring an astounding 107 goals in 177 appearances that he ended up securing a move to Barcelona. But since then, the Brazilian hasn’t looked back.

Neymar after winning multiple trophies with Barcelona made a world record move to PSG for a whopping sum of €222 million. However, compared to the high standards he set at his previous clubs, the Brazilian hasn’t performed to his expected level. Amidst rumors of a PSG exit, Brazilian giants Flamengo have ruled out the possibility of Neymar returning back to Brazil.

“It is a utopia to bring Neymar” – Flamengo’s Vice President shuts down rumors of Neymar’s possible Brazil return

Most footballers at the end of their career, choose to go back to their roots as a form of respect. With Neymar’s top-flight career possibly inching closer to an end and rumors of an exit from PSG, speculations were rife about Neymar potentially returning to Brazil.

The club in question has been Flamengo but in a recent press conference, the VP of Football at Flamengo ruled out the possibility of signing Neymar in the coming years.

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“It is a utopia to bring Neymar at this time. And, also, next year,” said Marco Bra. “There are financial issues, contractual and business issues. He is on a different shelf in world football”, reasoned Braz to Metrópoles.

Neymar hopes to stay at PSG next year no matter what

In a recent interview with Caze TV, the Brazilian superstar spoke extensively about his future. For starters, he made his intentions clear of respecting his contract with PSG unless informed otherwise. “I hope it’s at PSG (next season). I have a contract, no one has informed me of anything,” said the Brazilian.

He also acknowledged that there is a lack of love between him and PSG fans. But despite all off-field issues, the ex-Barcelona man has promised to respect his PSG contract with utmost professionalism. “Even if there isn’t much love between the fans & the player, I will be there (at PSG), with love or without love”, claimed Neymar.

Should Neymar stay at PSG next year? Or should he try one last new challenge before hanging up his boots? Let us know in the comments below!

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