Spain Before Neymar arrived at PSG in 2017, two former teammates warned and advised him not to make mistakes.
"Neymar going to PSG was a mistake," Luis Suarez told Clank Media on December 15. "If Neymar wants to be the best player in the world, he has to be with Messi. With our close relationship, we have to help and advise Neymar, but he has made his decision. In any case, it is a decision that deserves respect."
Suarez, Messi and Neymar celebrate victory after the 2015 Champions League final, Barca beat Juventus 3-1, at Olimpia Stadium, Berlin, Germany. Photo: FCB
During their time together at Barca, from 2014 to 2017, Messi, Suarez and Neymar scored a combined 364 goals and provided 173 assists in 450 games. They won one Champions League, two La Ligas, three Copa del Reys, one Spanish Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup.
According to Suarez, the combination of himself, Neymar and Messi has created a great trio at Camp Nou. He believes that if everyone fulfills their role, Barca will always be a great team.
The Uruguayan striker also stressed the importance of off-field relationships. He, Neymar and Messi have always been close and that helps them perform better. "The important thing is the team," Suarez added. "If one day one of them doesn't play well, he'll be happy if the other two score two or three goals."
In 2017, the MSN trio disbanded, as Neymar moved to PSG after the French giants activated their buyout clause for a record $263 million. Since then, the Brazilian striker has not been as successful as before. He scored 118 goals in 173 matches for PSG, but did not win the Champions League. In the 2020 Champions League final, Neymar and his teammates lost 0-1 to Bayern.
In 2023, Neymar left the top of Europe when he moved to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Hilal. PSG accepted the Asian team's fee of 99 million USD. Neymar has only played five matches for Al Hilal, due to an injury while playing for Brazil. According to doctors, with a torn ligament in his left knee, the 31-year-old striker will have to miss the entire 2023-2024 season.
Suarez has just terminated his contract with Gremio, the club he led to the Super Cup, the Rio Grande do Sul state championship and second place in the Brazilian championship. According to the US press, Suarez is preparing to move to Inter Miami, the US to reunite with Messi - who also played for two seasons for PSG after leaving Barca in 2021. "There will be news in the next few days or next week. But I need to rest after a year and enjoy my family," Suarez said.
Thanh Quy (according to Clank Media )
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