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Barcelona Keen on Neymar Return

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 24 May 2020.

Barcelona's Quique Setien has expressed his desire to coach Neymar, who left the club for Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

Setien, speaking to beIN Sport, said he would be 'delighted' if the Brazilian returned to the club, citing Neymar's exceptional level of play.

Barcelona tried to re-sign Neymar last year but were unable to agree a deal with PSG, who signed him for a world-record fee of 222 million euros ($264 million) in 2017.

Setien's comments come as La Liga prepares for its return, with Barcelona sitting top of the table and Real Madrid two points behind.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has said the preferred date for the season to resume is June 12, which looks increasingly likely following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's announcement on Saturday.

Barcelona's Luis Suarez, who previously formed a successful attacking trio with Neymar and Lionel Messi, has not played since January due to injury and is still recovering.

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