Fabrizio Romano has dismissed the sensational reports that have been circulating, suggesting a potential return of Neymar to Barcelona. Despite the Brazilian superstar’s current recovery from an ACL injury sustained in late 2023, speculations about his future have been rampant. Despite his recent move to Al-Hilal for a significant fee of €90 million last summer, Neymar, now 32, finds himself frequently linked with a departure. He has done little to dispel these rumors, having previously expressed his desire to join Major League Soccer, along with the possibility of returning to his boyhood club, Santos.
Adding fuel to the fire, the president of Santos recently claimed to have engaged in talks with Neymar, hinting at a potential return. The latest rumor swirling around involves Neymar’s supposed eagerness to rejoin Barcelona, fueled by discussions with the club’s president, Joan Laporta.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has swiftly refuted these claims, pouring cold water on the sensational gossip. Romano clarified on his YouTube channel that, based on his sources, there have been no discussions or contacts between Neymar and Barcelona regarding a potential return in the upcoming summer. According to Romano, Neymar is fully focused on his current chapter with Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. He is prioritizing his recovery from injury and aims to contribute to Al-Hilal’s success. Therefore, at this stage, Neymar is not engaged in any discussions with Barcelona regarding a comeback, despite the persistent rumors.
Since joining Al-Hilal, Neymar has made only five appearances, registering three assists and scoring a goal.