Neymar’s betrayal of Paris Saint-Germain is likely to dominate international headlines in the coming period, as the Brazilian player is close to taking a step he previously stated he would never take.
French press reports revealed that Neymar is in contact with the Marseille management, and negotiations are underway between the two parties for the 33-year-old to move to the south of France and leave Santos before the end of the current summer transfer window.
Neymar’s primary goal is to prepare well for the 2026 World Cup, but he is beginning to feel that if he remains at Santos, his participation with Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will not be guaranteed, especially since he has not yet performed to his expected levels.
Since leaving Al-Hilal last January, Neymar’s primary goal has been to return to Europe. The move to Santos was merely a way to catch his breath and prepare well in the hope of attracting the attention of clubs on the Old Continent.
While the experience didn’t go as planned for Neymar, he remains on the radar of European clubs, most recently Marseille, which reports indicate is willing to make significant financial concessions to persuade the player to move to the Vélodrome and support coach De Zerbi’s squad.
As for Neymar, despite the potential betrayal of Paris Saint-Germain, it is likely that he has no objection to a move to Marseille. Neymar’s representatives and the French club’s officials are currently in good shape and promising a successful move.
Neymar played for Marseille’s traditional rival, Paris Saint-Germain, from 2017 to 2023. He has previously stated clearly that he will never play for the southern club, out of respect for everything he has achieved with PSG and the great love he has received from the capital club’s fans.
