Neymar’s father speaks on his son’s return to Barcelona

Neymar Santos Sr has spoken on the reports of his son “begging” for a return to Barcelona.

The striker’s father branded the reports “fake news”, adding that the Paris Saint-Germain star had no intention of returning.

A potential return to Camp Nou for the Brazil international continues to be mooted in each passing transfer window.

He departed Catalunya back in 2017 as part of a record-breaking €222 million (£199m/$255m) deal.

Speculation regarding a second spell in Spanish football has circulated from the moment that agreement went through.

The Spanish press seem to think that something could be put in place, though, with El Mundo claiming that Neymar was desperate for the Blaugrana to snap him up.

They have suggested that the 26-year-old has been in regular contact with the Liga club, and that his father has expressed how “disappointed and very sorry” the family are for having left.

Neymar Santos Sr has, however, sought to quash those rumours in a post on social media.

The striker has been catching the eye again this season, with 18 goals recorded in 21 appearances.