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It came as a huge blow to Catalan giants, FC Barcelona when Brazilian superstar Neymar Junior decided to leave the Nou Camp to complete a world-record transfer to join Paris Saint Germain during the summer of 2017.
The winger was one of the most influential figures at the Nou Camp when Paris Saint Germain came knocking and although Barcelona were reluctant to let go of their star player, there was nothing the club could do to avoid his departure when the Parisians decided to pay his release clause, worth €222 million to snatch him away from the Catalan capital.
Despite the fact that the attacker has settled down quickly in the French league and winning a couple of trophies already, talks of a possible return to his former club have failed to die down in recent weeks as speculations continue to surround his future at the Parc des Princes.
As a matter of fact, Goal.com recently reported that the Brazilian is prepared to force a move away from the French capital in order to link up with his old pals Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at Barcelona next summer.
However, while rumors continue to link Neymar with a return to Catalonia, there is actually a very slim chance of such move materializing anytime from now. In fact, I strongly believe that the Brazilian will not make the proposed move and below are 5 reasons why:
#4 Price
Neymar became the most expensive footballer in the history of the game when he left Barcelona for Paris Saint Germain in a deal worth €222 million last summer and that is probably what will happen once again if he decides to quit the French capital.
It cost the Ligue 1 champions such a mammoth fee to land the Brazilian superstar and they will definitely be reluctant to let go of him just 2 years after his signature. And, if the Parisians eventually decide to sell their star player, they are likely to demand a hefty price that would be above Barcelona's reach.
The Catalans do not have enough resources to pursue the player just after splashing a whopping £247 million on both Philippe Coutinho (£142 million) and Ousmane Dembele (£105 million) recently and considering the wage demands at the Nou Camp right now, a deal for Neymar could be out of reach for the Catalan giants.
#3 His ill relationship with the club
The prospect of Neymar leaving Paris Saint Germain to return to Barcelona next summer seems to be a joke to many, especially those who still remember the ridiculous behaviors and wayward attitude he put on while he was trying to force a move away from the Nou Camp to join the French outfit last summer.
There is no denying that the Brazilian lost it with the Blaugrana faithful following his shocking departure from the club and all images, banners, and jerseys bearing his name were taken down and burnt along the streets of Barcelona, with many branding him the next Figo and criticizing him heavily on social media.
His departure also led to several legal issues between Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain and the player himself and he was denied his loyalty bonus worth £23 million as a result. Even at the moment, it is clear that those at Barcelona are still embittered by Neymar's betrayal - which makes a return to the Catalan capital almost impossible for the Brazilian winger.
#2 Competition in the Barcelona squad
Another reason why it will be almost impossible for Neymar to leave Paris Saint Germain and return to Barcelona next summer can be realized from the level of competition and the quality of the squad in the Catalan capital right now.
The La Liga giants have one of the strongest squads in Europe at the moment with a lot of incredible superstars in all areas of the pitch including the bench and these fantastic players are competing intensely against one another in their bid to secure their spots in the first team this season.
While Neymar is without doubts an indispensable player, there are still huge question marks as to whether Barcelona really need his services or not when they have the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele, Malcom and Rafinha Alcantara firing on all cylinders at the moment.
#1 The unhealthy relationship between Barcelona and PSG
The unhealthy relationship that exists between Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain is another factor that will make it impossible for Neymar to quit the French League in order to return to the Catalan capital.
It all started when Barcelona started tapping up Paris Saint Germain midfielder Marco Verratti and despite receiving warnings from the Ligue 1 outfit, the Catalans refused to cease in their pursuit of the Italian playmaker - thereby provoking the French champions.
In retaliation, Paris Saint Germain were able to hurt Barcelona by snatching Neymar away from the club in a world-record deal worth €222 million during the summer of 2017 which caused a total breakdown between the 2 European giants.
And with Barcelona's continuous pursuit of Adrien Rabiot, it looks like this unhealthy relationship will continue between the two clubs and if it does, there is almost no chance of Paris Saint Germain selling their best player to the Spanish champions next summer.
