Journalist Joan Fontes has caused a stir in the football world when he claimed that former FC Barcelona striker Neymar is desperate to return to the Catalan club and is reportedly ready to do so “at any price”.

This revelation has sparked speculation about the possibility of a reunion between the Brazilian star and the La Liga giants.

Neymar, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, has a turbulent past at Barcelona.

He originally joined the club from Santos in 2013 and quickly became a fan favourite, forming a formidable attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, known as ‘MSN’.

During his four-year spell at the club, Neymar, whose contract runs until 2025, played a key role in winning numerous titles, including two La Liga championships and the 2015 UEFA Champions League.

However, in 2017, the Brazilian moved to Paris Saint-Germain for a record fee of 222 million euros.

A step that could have been

As tempting as this move may sound, one must remember that Neymar’s injury history is one of the obstacles to his return.

Since leaving Barcelona in 2017, Neymar has been plagued by recurring injuries that have kept him out of action for large parts of several seasons.

Another critical factor complicating this reunion is the striker’s salary demands. Neymar’s current salary is among the highest in world football and meeting his financial expectations would place a huge strain on Barcelona’s already struggling finances.

Barcelona’s financial situation remains precarious as the club continues to struggle with the complexities of debt management and the need to comply with La Liga’s strict salary cap regulations.

Signing Neymar, even at a lower cost, would require significant financial adjustments that the club may not be able to manage without risking further financial instability.

Given these concerns, it seems highly unlikely that Barcelona will be able to bring Neymar back to the club.

While the idea of ​​reuniting with their former star is undoubtedly attractive to some fans, the reality of his injury history and the club’s financial constraints make this move unlikely.