Neymar is rumored to be at odds with PSG management after he snubbed the club’s title celebration for Monaco Grand Prix.
But he was expected to be in attendance for the 1-1 draw with Strasbourg on Saturday night which saw PSG win the Ligue 1 title.
Other injured teammates including Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Fabián Ruiz, Nuno Mendes, and Nordi Mukiele all travelled to Alsace but Neymar was notably absent.
Neymar was spotted shoulders to shoulders with the rich and famous at Formula 1’s most glamorous race weekend, shunning PSG title celebrations.
Christophe Galtier told reporters that the Brazilian had issues moving around due to the injury but he remained a constant presence until the very end of the season.
French outlet L’Equipe reported the manager’s staff also confirmed that there was no need for injured players to travel to Strasbourg for the game.
This controversy is coming amidst raging speculations that Neymar might leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Neymar has about 4 years left on his massive contract with PSG and if he extends it, it will mean he will spend 10 years at the French capital.
The Brazilian attacker shocked the world when he left Barcelona to sign for PSG in a world-record £198million transfer in 2017.
Despite the mammoth amount that was paid for him to join the French side, Neymar has failed to equate that huge sum spent.
The actions by PSG fans have increased speculations that both player and club could now be ready to part ways in the summer.
Chelsea, Manchester United and even Manchester City, are interested in signing the Brazilian form the French based club.
L’Equipe reported that Pep Guardiola has been in contact with Neymar to enquire about his intentions as the transfer window is set to open soon.
Manchester United also have been linked with the Brazilian star but it is believed that a move for Neymar may not happen due to FFP rules.
Neymar
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, known as Neymar Júnior or as just Neymar, is a Brazilian footballer who was born on 5 February 1992 and plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team.
He is a prolific goalscorer and renowned playmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world as well as one of the greatest Brazilian footballers of all time.
Neymar has scored at least 100 goals for three different clubs, making him one of four players in the world to have reached such accomplishment.
He moved to PSG in 2017 in a move worth €222 million, making him the most expensive player in football history.
