Neymar, whose future is uncertain at Paris Saint-Germain, was not summoned for the resumption of Ligue 1 against Nimes, Sunday, August 11. According to Leonardo, sports director of the Paris club, the discussions concerning his possible transfer would be "more advanced than before".
Indeed, the latter confirmed the continuation of discussions for a departure of the 27-year-old striker. However, "the PSG is not yet ready to agree" he said, while FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, ready to "bid" against his rival Catalan, are the two destinations mentioned for the Brazilian player, the most expensive player on the planet (222 million euros).
"If he stays, he plays, and if he leaves, he leaves."
"We will manage these moments, it is important to define a future for everyone," said Leonardo in the introduction to the press conference of coach Thomas Tuchel on the eve of the welcome of Nimes at the Parc des Princes (Paris). "If he stays, he plays, and if he leaves, he leaves, the quicker (we'll know), the better (it will be)."
Questioned on the subject, the German coach has evaded the issue of the transfer window, insisting on that of the physical state of the player to explain this absence.
"Neymar has not finished the training (Saturday) and it is not possible that he will play tomorrow," he said simply, saying that Edinson Cavani and Kylian Mbappé will form the attack on Sunday. Park.
"He's in an individual training phase, he's a little injured, he took a shot the day before yesterday (Thursday), a shot today (Saturday), he did not do a full week with the team so he is not able to play for us. "
The Brazilian, injured ankle late last season and absent for this reason Copa América in Brazil, had not re-appeared since with the PSG for the traditional matches of the summer preparation.
He was suspended during the Champions Trophy won in Shenzhen against Rennes (2-1) but was theoretically to be able to hold his place Sunday for the resumption.
With AFP