Neymar heavily linked with FC Barcelona-REPORTS

Neymar Jr. expresses a strong desire to reunite with Barcelona following his Al-Hilal stint in Saudi Arabia, with Barca president Joan Laporta reportedly open to the prospect.

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Neymar's contract with Al-Hilal is set to conclude in the summer of 2025, with personal reasons such as proximity to family and ambitions for the 2026 World Cup driving his eagerness to return.

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Barcelona's potential pursuit of Neymar may face obstacles due to the club's financial constraints and concerns about aligning with their focus on developing young talents,.

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During his time at Barcelona, Neymar made a significant impact, contributing 105 goals and 76 assists across 186 appearances, playing a pivotal role in the club's trophy successes before leaving.

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President Laporta keen for Xavi Hernandez to extend coaching beyond the season, impressed by recent team improvements.

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