Neymar's Father Reveals Why He Left Barcelona

Neymar's father and manager has revealed new details about his son’s controversial exit from Barcelona in 2017. Speaking candidly, he explained that the club's management wanted Neymar to step into Lionel Messi's role as the team's leading star, a position Neymar was unwilling to accept.

"I wanted Neymar to stay at Barcelona," his father said. "In the final days of the transfer window, I tried everything to keep him there. But the board's expectations were unrealistic. They wanted my son to take on a role he never desired."

Neymar preferred being part of a team rather than its sole focal point, leading to his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain, where he believed he could thrive as a team player. "He wanted to be one of the players, not the main star," his father added.

He also disclosed that Real Madrid had offered a significantly higher contract to Neymar after his departure from Barcelona, but Neymar declined out of respect for Barcelona’s fans and his memories at the club.