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Sam Meade

Neymar 'tells PSG' to sanction transfer return to Barcelona

Neymar has once again looked to force the issue as he plots his Barcelona return.

The Brazilian is looking to quit PSG after three years having done his best to manufacture an exit last summer, only for the Parisians to stand firm.

Neymar became the world's most expensive player when he joined the French side, but his time in Paris has been largely underwhelming.

Through his stay he has been linked with a return to Spain, initially Real Madrid looked his likely destination but his former club have since emerged as his preference.

He is once again ready to pressurise the Parc des Princes hierarchy in an effort to seal a return to the Nou Camp, reports Sport.

Neymar is desperate to return to Barcelona (REUTERS)

Neymar's summer antics saw him become the pantomime villain in the French capital when he returned at the start of the season.

The PSG Ultras booed him at the start of the campaign, despite him scoring a last minute winner in his first game back.

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel is in his second year at the Ligue 1 outfit and has had to deal with the Neymar saga throughout his tenure.

But, despite leading the club to the last eight of the Champions League, there are doubts as to whether the German will still be employed by PSG come next season.

PSG paid £200m for Neymar back in 2017 (AFP/Getty Images)

He has clashed with star man Kylian Mbappe this term and sporting director Leonardo is a big admirer of former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.

The Italian has been out of a job since leaving the Allianz Stadium at the end of last season.

He remains under contract with the Serie A champions but will be free to take a new role in the summer.

"I'm not talking about my future, I am not speaking about my future as I do not know what it holds" Allegri said earlier this season.

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