Neymar, the Paris Saint-Germain wantaway striker, might join Chelsea this summer after his advisers reportedly conducted negotiations with the Blues about a spectacular move.
Neymar has informed the Ligue 1 winners that he wishes to leave this summer, becoming the club’s latest high-profile superstar to cause another transfer headache, with Kylian Mbappe’s future still uncertain.
The Brazilian superstar joined PSG in 2017 in a world record £198 million move from Barcelona, and he is now eager to leave before the European transfer window shuts.
Chelsea had already sounded out a potential transfer for Neymar and may be the best next destination as talks between the player and the club continue, according to RMC Sport.
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Neymar’s current PSG contract expires in two years, with the option of an additional year if a new contract is agreed upon in 2021.
There was speculation at the time that the 31-year-old was looking for a return to Barcelona before agreeing to a deal for £26 million per season.
Explaining the reasons behind extending his stay in Paris, Neymar said: “I have already said that I am happy here and I feel much better than in the previous seasons.
“There are some aspects that I have improved here. I also went through difficult times with things that people know about. I have always worked hard and have always been professional, contrary to what some people believe.
“PSG has grown a lot, the club is more respected. When people talk about PSG, they know that we are in the last four, five or six teams in the Champions League.”
