Amid the rumors he is making plans of returning to Spain to rejoin Barcelona or sign up with Real Madrid, Brazilian superstar Neymar is said to be nearing on an extension deal with Paris Saint-Germain. But the Brazil international inking a new agreement will greatly depend on how far PSG will advance in the UEFA Champions League.
PSG will want to win to be the European champions, and if Neymar could contribute to making it happen, then he is likely to remain in Paris, at least for another season.
ESPN reported that in view of the UCL objective laid out by the PSG hierarchy, negotiations with Neymar's camp will have to wait pending on the outcome of the club's campaign in the season. Specifically, how PSG will do in the international competition and how Neymar will carry the team will matter when the talks resume.
"No decision will be taken before April or May with everything on hold for the time being and no deal on the table at the moment," the report stated.
It is believed that despite tempting offers from Real and the likelihood of playing for Barca again, Neymar, whose existing contract to stay at Parc des Princes will not expire until 2022, will remain with PSG.
"He is settled in the French capital both on and off the pitch and feels part of the club and of the city," the report said, pointing to an unnamed source.
It is noteworthy that Neymar seemed more assured now when playing on the pitch than in the past seasons that were marred by unending rumors of the forward's intention to walk away from his deal with PSG.
Since returning from injury and suspension, Neymar only displayed sensational form and radiated happiness working with his PSG teammates. It seemed obvious the Brazilian had hit off with Kylian Mbappe, Angel Di Maria, and Mauro Icardi.
So far in the season, Bleacher Report said Neymar has a total of 15 appearances with a total of 12 goals kicked in. in his last eight games with PSG, Neymar moved the ball successfully to the net and contributed seven assists.
The Brazilian attacker is also seen to thrive under PSG manager Thomas Tuchel, which seemed to indicate a good working relationship between the two.
Per the same report, PSG will clash with Borussia Dortmund on February 18 and that the UCL knockout match will prove crucial not only for the Ligue 1 club but also for Neymar. A win by the French team will more UCL games and an increasing chance to win the title.
And Neymar excelling against Dortmund would prolong his stay in Paris with the promise of making even better his already lucrative contract with PSG, which is considered as the among the richest sports club in the world.
