Neymar in Talks for Barcelona Return This Summer

Neymar agent, Pini Zahavi, has reportedly held discussions with Barcelona and Bayern Munich about a potential transfer. The 33-year-old, who struggled with injuries at Al-Hilal, has revived his form at Santos, scoring three goals and assisting three in seven games. While his Santos contract ends in June, club president Marcelo Teixeira hopes to extend it until the 2026 World Cup.

For the upcoming transfer window, Neymar’s future is once again in the spotlight as his agent, Pini Zahavi, has reportedly held discussions with Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old Brazilian winger, currently at Santos, has scored three goals and provided three assists in seven matches since rejoining his boyhood club from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal, where injuries limited him to just seven appearances.

With his Santos contract expiring in June, Neymar views this stint as an "audition" for a return to European football. Barcelona’s financial struggles make a deal challenging, but Neymar’s good relationship with club president Joan Laporta and his willingness to accept a lower salary could facilitate negotiations. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich may look to sign him as a potential replacement for Leroy Sané, whose contract expires soon.

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has hinted at Neymar staying until the 2026 World Cup, citing an increase in club membership to 75,000 since his return. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, has also earned a national team recall for the upcoming qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina. His future remains uncertain, but a return to Europe looks increasingly likely.