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In the final weeks of the transfer market, FC Barcelona has been exploring various options to strengthen their squad, especially in the left winger position. However, one of the most surprising opportunities that caused great excitement among fans was the possibility of Neymar returning to the Catalan club. According to journalist Gerard Romero, through his outlet 'Jijantes', the Brazilian star offered himself to once again wear the Blaugrana shirt, sparking internal discussions within the club.
Despite any initial interest that may have arisen, Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, was categorical in his refusal. From the outset, the German coach made it clear that he did not consider bringing Neymar back to the team. This decision put an end to any possibility of a historic return, given Neymar's previous relationship with the club and his departure in 2017 to Paris Saint-Germain.
Prefers other options over the Brazilian
While Barça continued its search for a left winger, other options like Nico Williams from Athletic Club also faded due to economic difficulties and lack of guarantees from the Catalan club. With the door closed for Neymar and the Williams option uncertain, Barcelona shifted its focus to other players such as Federico Chiesa from Juventus, who seems to be the most viable alternative at the moment. Although Flick has approved the arrival of the Italian, he does not consider him the ideal choice, keeping the possibility open to sign a player with similar characteristics to Nico Williams, like Rafael Leão.
Barça has until the end of August to finalize their squad, with several negotiations still ongoing, including situations involving players such as Dani Olmo, Eric Garcia, and Ansu Fati.
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