Rumors surrounding the possible return of Neymar Jr. to European football will surely be a topic of great interest in the coming months. Several factors converge in this aspect that could make the native of Mogi das Cruzes to the 'Old Continent' feasible, starting with his firm desire to demonstrate that he still possesses the quality and hierarchy necessary to succeed in top-level football worldwide. This would not only give him the opportunity to shine at the highest level of demand but also provide him with crucial experience ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which could be his last major tournament with the 'Seleção'.
Furthermore, the fact that his contract with 'Peixe' ends on June 30 has sparked a wave of speculations about his likely departure from the team midway through the year. A farewell that will materialize in Europe if Neymar Jr. manages to prove that he still has what it takes to play for a top club.
This is a challenge he is facing with Santos. With the Vila Belmiro team, 'Ney' is regaining his best form as a player and has already accumulated three goals and three assists in seven games during this second stint with the 'alvinegro' shirt.
Pini Zahavi, another key name in the possible return of 'Ney' to Europe
Now, in this possible return to Europe, a crucial name in the equation is that of Pini Zahavi. According to 'SPORT', the 82-year-old Israeli agent is considering the option of taking the forward to two big teams with which he maintains an excellent relationship. The most obvious of them?: FC Barcelona.
At this point, the options with the Catalan team, although romantic, do not seem entirely realistic, nor are they completely ruled out. Deco, in a recent statement, mentioned that FC Barcelona is not exploring his signing at this moment, but did not close the door to a presumed signing that would be a real media sensation. However, there are still certain doubts at a sporting level, regardless of whether Neymar Jr. would be willing to make efforts to fit into the financial structure of Barça.
Neymar Jr. would also have been offered to Bayern Munich
However, in the conversation about the possible return of Neymar Jr. to European football, where speculation is intensifying, another name has emerged in the equation. According to the aforementioned source, the second team where they would be considering trying to place the '10' from Santos: Bayern Munich.
The solid relationship between Pini Zahavi and the Munich club is valued. Additionally, the potential need that 'Die Roten' could have to incorporate a top-level winger within the framework of the restructuring of the sporting project that lies ahead for the Bavarian team is estimated.