The last 24 hours have been really exciting for PSG fans, especially after the rumor mill began turning their way. Unfortunately, Barcelona fans could see the end of the MSN attack this summer, as Neymar has reportedly agreed terms to join Paris Saint Germain in a record-breaking €222 million transfer deal.
According to Brazilian news outlet Esporte Interativo, the Brazilian ace agreed to join the French side hours after rumors about a transfer emerged via Catalan newspaper Sport. Those claims were supported by an investigative report by journalist Marcelo Bechler, who explains in detail the reasons why Neymar wants to leave Los Blaugranas.
According to Bechler, Neymar's desire is none other than becoming the best player in the world and eventually win the Ballon D'Or one day. The Brazilian player feels he won't be able to do that playing second-fiddle behind Lionel Messi, and PSG's money can build a squad around him that gives them the chance to win all major tournaments.
This is the tweet where Esporte Interativo revealed the news to the world.
EXCLUSIVO! @neymarjr aceitou a proposta do @PSG_inside e deve ser anunciado nas próximas semanas! A informação é do nosso @marcelobechler! pic.twitter.com/xua4AN4WK6
— Esporte Interativo (@Esp_Interativo) July 18, 2017
The first token of appreciation between Neymar and PSG came last week, when Les Parisiens lured Dani Alves away from Manchester City, a team that had already agreed terms to sign the right back. Alves and Neymar are really close friends, and that move was crucial to convince Neymar from joining the French side.
The last motivation Neymar needed to join PSG, according to Bechler, was Barcelona's failure to complete a deal to sign Santos' rising star Lucas Lima, a transfer suggested by Neymar's father, who is also a consultant for Los Blaugranas in Brazil. Given the influence Neymar's father has in his professional decisions, A Canarinha's captain decided to listen to PSG's offer, which he eventually accepted.
Even if Barcelona execs have come forward to deny claims about a transfer, PSG wouldn't need to negotiate with them, as they will pay for the player's buyout clause after agreeing personal terms with the footballer.
