Barcelona has reportedly set Neymar a goal target to achieve before considering a summer reunion with the winger.
Neymar returned to Santos in January after terminating his contract with Al Hilal due to injuries, aiming to prove himself capable of playing at a high level in Europe once again.
Talks of a reunion with Barcelona emerged, with reports suggesting that Barcelona wants Neymar to score at least 15 goals in the next six months to demonstrate his impact potential in La Liga.
Barcelona has made it clear that Neymar must prove his fitness and performance level before they consider him a viable target for the club.
Neymar’s goal record at Barcelona between 2013 and 2017
|
Season |
Appearances (all comps) |
Goals (all comps) |
|---|---|---|
|
2013/14 |
41 |
15 |
|
2014/15 |
51 |
39 |
|
2015/16 |
49 |
31 |
|
2016/17 |
45 |
20 |
Neymar has shown promising progress at Santos, with three goals and three assists in his seven appearances so far.
Neymar’s former agent, Andre Cury, expressed Neymar’s eagerness to return to Barcelona if given the chance, highlighting the player’s potential free agency in July.
Cury stated, “If there is any chance to return to Barcelona, he will do so with great pleasure, I’m sure of it. If the club backs his signing and decides to go for him, it could happen.”