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Barcelona were offered chance to sign Neymar Jr in recent weeks, move unlikely as player now set to return to Brazil: 

According to journalist Victor Navarro, Barcelona were recently offered the opportunity to re-sign Neymar Jr., but the Brazilian forward is now preparing to return to Brazil. Neymar has been struggling with injuries and is focused on regaining his best form ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Neymar started his career at Santos before moving to Barcelona in 2013 for €88 million. Over four seasons at the Catalan club, he scored 105 goals and provided 76 assists in 186 appearances, helping Barcelona win two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey trophies, and a UEFA Champions League title.

Navarro shared the update on social media, stating, “Neymar is currently packing his moving boxes for Brazil. He’s coming home.

By the way, he has been offered to Barca in recent weeks. Ney wants to play, return to the national team, prepare for the 2026 World Cup and be talked about here again in the summer.”

After leaving Barcelona for a world-record €222 million fee to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Neymar moved to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia in 2023 for €90 million. He is under contract with the Saudi club until the summer.

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, discussed Neymar’s situation and dismissed the possibility of his return to Barcelona, citing Neymar’s high financial cost and financial fair play concerns. Deco added, “The most important thing is that Neymar returns to playing football. That will bring joy to himself and to others.”

Neymar has struggled with injuries since moving to Saudi Arabia, playing only 428 minutes in seven matches for Al-Hilal in the 2023-24 season.

His manager at Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus, confirmed that Neymar will not be registered for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season but could still feature in the Asian Champions League if he stays beyond January.

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