PSG confident of completing Neymar transfer: French Press

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July 27, 2017

Neymar of Barcelona looks on against Manchester United in the first half during the International Champions Cup match at FedExField on July 26, 2017 in Landover, Maryland - AFP

PARIS: Barcelona Forward Neymar will sign with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and it only a matter of time before the deal is completed, according to reports in the French press.

French publication Le Parisien claims PSG is confident about signing the Barcelona star and that he has agreed to a five-year-deal. L’Equipe a popular French sport daily claims PSG will negotiate a fee for Neymar rather than simply buy him out.

Earlier on Thursday, Neymar’s father posted a picture on Instagram which highlighted his son’s achievements with Barcelona.

Boa Sorte Filho ! Boa Sorte Barça ! Que Deus os Abençoem e Os Protejam !!! @neymarjr @rafaella @nadine.goncalves @jotaamancio @davilucca @candantas @institutoneymarjr

A post shared by Neymar Pai (@neymarpai_) on Jul 26, 2017 at 2:22pm PDT

The Brazilian prodigy joined FC Barcelona at the start of the 2013-14 season and has been a central featured in helping the club win both Spanish and international titles.

A version of this story was first published on The Telegraph