In the summer of 2023, it seemed that Neymar would have to leave PSG in defeat. However, thanks to Lionel Messi’s departure and Kylian Mbappe’s departure, the Brazilian star suddenly had the opportunity to become the center of the team.

Situation reversed

Obviously, after the 2022/23 season, PSG is ready to bid farewell to Neymar when the Brazilian star is constantly injured and in decline. But with the recent personnel developments, the Paris team is having to rethink its options.

Lionel Messi has officially joined Inter Miami and is starting his life in Florida. Kylian Mbappe is also rioting when he refuses to sign a contract extension. There is no other way, PSG will be forced to sell him this summer if they do not want to lose everything next year.

Thus, only Neymar remains – the first member of the famous M-N-M trio and the initiator of the super ambitious but completely failed project of PSG.

In fact, Neymar’s potential has not been fully exploited at PSG. Initially, he was given the central role of the team and worked hard to make an impact. But when other big names like Mbappe and Messi joined in, Neymar’s influence and reputation waned.

There were injuries beyond his control, from the ankle, ankle and adductor. But there are also injuries caused by Neymar himself. It is the result of crazy parties and wanton vacations.

5 years since joining PSG, Neymar seems to be a “blockbuster” wasted. The only goal that made Neymar move to Paris was to seek personal glory. He wants to be the center of the team and win the Ballon d’Or. Success on the pitch, specifically the Champions League, is probably second only to his priority list.

But now, there have been changes. Neymar has the opportunity to become the focus again.

Neymar’s Last Chance

And this time, the pressure is gone. PSG are not expected to win the Champions League next season due to a severely chipped squad.

They will also no longer be the center of media attention. Because all eyes will be on the Santiago Bernabeu when Mbappe will almost certainly move to Real Madrid.

Instead, Neymar can function freely, becoming the best player in an exciting team that is growing. And perhaps that is exactly the environment the Brazilian needs to revive a career that seems to be dying.

In previous years, PSG only brought back the most famous and expensive stars as makeup for their squad, not really professionally.

But now everything seems to have changed. PSG has limited spending over the forehead. Instead, they spend money wisely on potential young players like Lee Kang-in or Manuel Ugarte, while adding the really needed positions like central defender Milan Skriniar.

For Neymar, PSG’s transfer activity this summer is a good thing. PSG has lacked balance for many years when focusing only on the attack and not taking care of the midfield as well as the defense. However, their squad now looks much more balanced and Neymar will benefit.

The appointment of Luis Enrique to lead PSG also gives Neymar a lot of hope. The two have worked quite well at Barca before and Enrique will know how to make the most of Neymar’s ability.

This season could be Neymar’s last chance to really make his mark at PSG. And you need to make the most of it. If not, this could be one of the biggest regrets in football history.