Who is the better replacement for Neymar at Barcelona – check out the list.

 Since leaving the team in 2017, Barcelona has being finding replacement for the Brazilian skipper. With the huge sum they secired from selling him to PSG, the club had brought a lot of Players to fill his gap only to find out they still need more.

Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on a three-year deal extension with Neymar, ending speculation that the Brazilian could leave the club this summer. This could also mean that Barcelona’s aim of getting the player back has hit the rock.

The huge new deal is reportedly worth £26m per season, with the forward set to be on that lucrative £500,000-a-week rate until the summer of 2025.

Neymar, 29, has scored 85 goals in his 112 PSG appearances since joining from Barcelona, winning seven domestic trophies in that time.

“Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that Neymar da Silva Santos Junior has signed a contract extension for a further three seasons until 30 June 2025.” 

“Since joining the club in 2017, the Brazilian international (103 caps, 64 goals) has carved out a place among the Paris Saint-Germain club legends. With 85 goals and 51 assists in his 112 games for the club, PSG’s twinkle-toed no.10 has also broken into the top ten scorers in the club’s history.

A statement by Neymar said “I’m really pleased to continue my adventure at Paris Saint-Germain.

“I’m very happy in Paris, and proud to be part of this squad, to work with these players, a great coach and to be part of the history of this club.

“These are things that make me believe even more in this great project. I have grown as a person here, as a human being and as a player, too. So I am very happy to extend my contract and I hope to win many more trophies here.

Meanwhile Barcelona could be looking for another player to replace him as he could not make his return. Below are some suggested players who could fill Neymar’s gap as the likes of Greizemann and Dembele have not proven themselves yet.

1. Mohammed Salah

 Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly, 28, is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his finishing, dribbling, and speed.

2. Riyad Mahrez

Riyad Karim Mahrez is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City and captains the Algerian national team. The former Liecester City attacker has been one of City’s best player so far this season.

3. Erling Haaland

 Erling Braut Haaland, 20, is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Norway national team. A prolific goalscorer, Haaland is recognised for his pace, athleticism and strength, earning him the nickname, ‘The Terminator’ by many of his admirers.

4. Jadon Sancho

Jadon Malik Sancho, 21, is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the England national team. A highly technical, creative player, he is known for his trickery, pace and use of feints in one-on-one situations.