Neymar admits he was ‘not happy’ at PSG and felt he had to leave amid Barcelona transfer interest
NEYMAR has admitted his unhappiness at PSG last season as old club Barcelona circled – and knew he “must leave”.
The £198million Brazil striker says he will “give my whole life” to the French champs while he stays – but seems likely to exit by the summer.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City were all linked last month with joining the hunt for Neymar.
That follows Barca failing to complete a September swoop worth £236m – £182m in cash, plus Ivan Rakitic and Jean-Clair Todibo, as well as Ousmane Dembele on a season’s loan.
PSG eventually decided the deal did “not suit them” and pulled the plug when Neymar reportedly agreed to see out hs contract.
But now the 27-year-old has told France Football of his internal struggles.
‘NEVER WANTED TO HURT ANYONE’
He said: “Today, I’m Parisian. I give myself 100%.
“I will give my whole life on the ground for PSG to triumph.
“I never wanted to hurt anyone, but I always knew in my head that if you’re not happy somewhere, you must leave.”
Meanwhile, Manchester United have been linked with PSG’s Argentina playmaker Leandro Paredes.
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The 24-year-old has been in and out of Thomas Tuchel’s side since joining from Zenit Saint Petersburg in January.
And it is thought he wants more regular game-time.
Old Trafford chief Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to seek experienced reinforcements next month as he aims to lift sixth-placed United into the Champions League spots.