19.03.2025 – 12:01 PM Htate See

Brazilian legend Rivaldo has said that Santos striker Neymar wants to return to Barcelona next season.

The 33-year-old Neymar wanted to return to Barcelona after his contract with Saudi club Al-Hillah was terminated in January, but the deal fell through and he ended up moving to his childhood club, Santos.

However, Neymar is keen to return to Europe and his agent Zahavi is said to be in talks with a number of European clubs, including Barcelona.

Now, Brazilian legend Rivaldo has said that Neymar wants to return to Barcelona next season.

“Neymar is a great player. I have always admired the way he plays. If he can continue to do what he is doing at Santos, there is a place for him in Europe. He wants to return to Barcelona,” Rivaldo said.

Neymar played for Barcelona from 2013 to 2017, scoring 105 goals in 186 appearances in all competitions and winning eight trophies.