5 things we learnt from Barcelona’s pre-season tour

#2 Selling Neymar may not be the worst idea

Neymar’s sale will allow Barcelona to invest heavily in the squad

How can anything at this point of time not be related to Neymar. The Brazilian has caused a furore ever since he has been linked with a sensational world record move to Paris Saint-Germain and while it is in the best interest in the club to keep the 25-year-old – who is arguably one of the 5 best players in the world – it may not be the worst idea to sell him.

Before you jump the gun and hurl abuses at me for saying something as ridiculous as that, hear me out.

While Neymar does provide an attacking outlet like few others, and is one of the most skilful players and accomplished dribblers, allowing freedom to both Messi and Neymar did hurt Barcelona a lot.

The duo have been given the license to do what they want, and why not, they are two of the best in the world. But in doing so, the Catalan outfit have essentially sacrificed the balance of the team, as no team in today’s world is able to thrive with two players given absolute freedom with no defensive responsibility whatsoever. Even Real Madrid do not do that, with the free role reserved only for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar’s sale will allow Barcelona to invest heavily in the squad, and with the right additions, despite the huge void left by the Brazilian, they can become a better team, a better unit and can go on to win more trophies. And essentially, isn’t that what football is about?