Barcelona abandon Neymar return plans. What's Lamine Yamal got to do with it?
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
Neymar's time at Barcelona is filled with fond memories, especially after lifting the Champions League trophy with the Blaugrana. There was a genuine idea of bringing Neymar back to Camp Nou, and now it's clear how the club has responded to that proposal.
Details: According to Diario Sport, in recent months, Neymar and his agent Pini Zahavi held talks with club president Joan Laporta about a possible return. The Brazilian star was keen on joining Barcelona again to better prepare for the World Cup.
Indeed, the Blaugrana are currently in the market for a left winger, but ultimately, the decision was made that Neymar is not the right fit. First and foremost, the club already has Lamine Yamal, who is expected to become the face of the entire project and the marquee player who will draw fans to the stadium for years to come.
Secondly, Neymar still faces significant issues on the pitch. Since returning to his homeland, he has played nine matches, recording three goals and as many assists.
Reminder: It was previously reported that Yamal himself wants to become Barcelona's highest-paid player.
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