The Blues have been dealt a blow in their attempts to sign Neymar from PSG this summer with the Brazilian opening up on his future.
Neymar has stated his wishes to remain at Paris Saint-Germain this season despite reports linking him to a move away. As he prepares to enter his six season in France the 31-year-old continues to attract suitors from across the world.
Under new management, the French champions are in the middle of a squad overhaul having already confirmed the addition of seven major additions including former Chelsea target Manuel Ugarte, Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez as well as Xavi Simons, Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio.
Todd Boehly is said to have met with his representatives during the World Cup and remains bedded to the idea of bringing in a true global star to Stamford Bridge. He has also worked with Mauricio Pochettino previously with reports suggesting that PSG would be open to selling him.
Earlier this year Boehly reportedly held a secret meeting with PSG over the potential transfer of Neymar this summer with the Parisiens open to offers for their attacker.
It leaves Neymar in a precarious position, but he has opened up on his plans, revealing an intention to remain at Parc des Princes. “I hope to play this season at PSG, I have a contract with Paris,” he said in an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Que Papinho. “So far, no one has told me anything [about leaving].”
Neymar spoke out before returning to France for pre-season training last week and carried out the interview in late June ahead of his meeting with PSG and Enrique. He will now be preparing to come back into the team having missed the end of the season with a damaging ankle injury in February that kept him sidelined and needed surgery.
“The process was very painful and it is very difficult, but I am trying to come back well,” he explained. “Obviously, winning is always part of the objectives, but I want to play well again, that’s the first thing.”
As for getting himself into the fold once more, he appreciates the struggle that might come with making it up to frustrated PSG fans but is welcoming the task. “I am calm, even if there is not much love between the supporters and the player. I will be there with or without love,” he said.
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