I knew that Neymar wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain, says Thomas Tuchel | Football News

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Thomas Tuchel admitted that he knew that Neymar wanted to leave Paris Saint-Germain before Copa America.

The PSG boss said the Brazilian international had informed the club of its intention to leave the French capital after talks with PSG sports director Leonardo on Monday.

Tuchel, after his team's 6-1 win over German club Dynamo Dresden, revealed that he already knew the player's wishes last month – even before he failed to show up at the club. pre-season training.

"I'm always disappointed when a player arrives late but it's clear between us, now it's between the club and Neymar," Tuchel said. CMR.

"I knew he wanted to leave before the Copa America but it's something between the club and the player.

"I'm the coach, he's my player, he's in the locker room, he's my player and I work with him.

"But I'm ready for anything and I have to adapt every day."

Sky's sources realized that PSG had tried to convince Neymar to change their minds and it is thought that talks are continuing on a possible return to Barcelona.

Barcelona has not yet submitted an official bid for Neymar, but Sky's sources have realized that the Catalan club will have to include players as part of any potential deal for the striker.

Philippe Coutinho could potentially be part of an offer for his compatriot, but Sky Sports has not received any proposals, nor loan, nor definitive departure, which was presented to the former midfielder Liverpool by Barcelona or any other club.

However, it is understood that Coutinho will not leave the camp of Nou until the situation of Neymar in Paris is clearer.

Leonardo said last week that Neymar could leave PSG "there is an offer that suits everyone", while confirming the "superficial contact" with Barcelona.

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