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'I would NOT sign him!': Barcelona presidential hopeful Toni Freixa would rule out a move for Neymar


‘I would NOT sign him!’: Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa would rule out a move for Neymar if he takes over at the Nou Camp as he claims Brazilian isn’t even ‘among the 30 best players in Europe’

  • Potential Barcelona president Toni Freixa is evidently not a fan of Neymar 
  • Ousted president Josep Bartomeu wanted a Barcelona reunion with the Brazilian
  • But Freixa has ruled out a move for Neymar if he is to take over at the Nou Camp 
  • Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo trying to extend Neymar’s deal 

Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa has declared he would not sanction a move for Brazilian superstar Neymar if he won the election.

Neymar left Barcelona for French side Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking move in summer 2017 and is widely seen as one of the world’s best players.

Ousted president Josep Bartomeu was known to be keen on bringing him back to the Nou Camp. But Freixa has ruled that move out if he were to be instated as president at the Nou Camp. 

Toni Freixa would not target Neymar (taking penalty) if he became president of Barcelona

Toni Freixa would not target Neymar (taking penalty) if he became president of Barcelona 

Neymar spent four years at Nou Camp before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain for a record fee

Neymar spent four years at Nou Camp before leaving for Paris Saint-Germain for a record fee

He told Cadena SER: ‘Neymar, because of his performance, is not even among the 30 best players in Europe right now. If I were president, I would not sign him.

‘The most important thing about Barcelona is Barcelona itself. We do not depend on anyone.’

The Brazilian forward has scored 73 goals in 93 games in the French capital since the £200m Barcelona exit which made him the most expensive player of all time.

The 103-cap international, now 28, linked up brilliantly with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the fearsome ‘MSN’ front three during his four seasons at Barcelona.

Presidential hopeful Freixa declared Neymar isn't even among the top 30 players in Europe

Presidential hopeful Freixa declared Neymar isn’t even among the top 30 players in Europe

With Messi constantly linked with moves away after his Burofax request to leave the club in the summer and Antoine Griezmann struggling for form, a move for Neymar could have reignited Barcelona’s attack.

But PSG sporting director Leonardo has announced the club’s intention to renew the contracts of both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

He told the club website: ‘Remember that PSG suffered financial losses this year, we’re in a complicated moment and it’s not easy, but we’re talking directly with Mbappe and Neymar.

‘There is a question of timing. The idea of an extension exists. We have arrived at the moment when we must have clearer situations.’





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