Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde breaks his silence over Neymar PSG exit rumours

Posted Friday, August 16, 2019 by Dailystar.co.uk

Ernesto Valverde has finally had his say on the Neymar to Barcelona rumours

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde breaks his silence over Neymar PSG exit rumours
Valverde wasn't giving anything away when asked about a move for Neymar (Image: Getty)

Barcelona continue to pursue the Brazilian, who is said to want a return to Spain.

Neymar is preparing for a new season with PSG at present.

But it's more than likely the forward will be on his way between now and September 2.

However, Valverde wouldn't be drawn on the rumours a return to Barcelona was in the offing.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde breaks his silence over Neymar PSG exit rumours
Valverde has spoken out over a potential move for Neymar (Image: Getty)

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde breaks his silence over Neymar PSG exit rumours
Neymar is reportedly desperate to rejoin Barcelona this summer (Image: GETTY)

"I'm outside all these matters and focusing on coaching the team, I have enough to think about ahead of the game without thinking about players from other teams," he told reporters on Thursday.

"We need to respect players that play for other clubs, he belongs to Paris Saint-Germain right now so no, I have nothing to comment on right now.

"I have a squad to consider and I think about them for tomorrow, what happens after that is a problem for the future.

"I'm very happy with the squad and I have no reason to talk about players in other teams.

"I'm the coach, my job is to adapt to the players I've got.

"At a club like this there are always mixed opinions."

Neymar has been nursing a foot injury since before the Copa America.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde breaks his silence over Neymar PSG exit rumours
Barcelona and PSG are €50m [£46m] apart in negotiations over Neymar - Balague (Image: GETTY)