Lionel Messi has reportedly told Neymar that he wants the Brazilian to be at Barcelona when he retires in few years time.
Messi viewed Neymar as his successor at Barcelona, even as much as being a future Catalan captain.
According to France Football, Messi sent a WhatsApp message to Neymar that reads:
“Only together can we win Champions League.
“I want you to come back. In two years, I’m leaving and you will be alone, you will take my place.”
Barcelona board are thinking the same, as they prepare for another bid after failed to do so in the previous summer.
Messi is already 32 years old and it will be a perfect time to sign Neymar who has £154 million exit clause in his contract with PSG.
Neymar himself wants to leave since last summer after he allegedly buying out his contract for 30 million euros.
Added to that, he is currently in rocky relationship with PSG manager Thomas Tuchel.
PSG may not be pleased with the development, since another forward Edinson Cavani is leaving for Atletico Madrid.
However, if they are willing to sell Neymar, it may allow them to sign Mauro Icardi who is currently on loan deal.