The Neymar Jr chapter at Paris Saint-Germain has come to a close, but revelations from his seven-year stint in the French capital continue to emerge. The latest disclosure indicates that the former FC Barcelona star arrived at PSG with pre-existing challenges. Discover PSG Detected Serious Neymar Injury After Barcelona Exit in 2017.
According to reports from L’Equipe, the Brazilian icon, eager to step out of Lionel Messi’s shadow and contend for the coveted Ballon d’Or, purportedly inked his deal with PSG while already nursing an injury.
Neymar and his decision to leave Barcelona led him to sign with PSG despite pre-existing concerns about an injury his right foot. Allegedly, these concerns surfaced during the medical examination, where doctors identified a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal.
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Not withstanding these apprehensions, PSG proceeded with the signing, potentially motivated by their ambition to secure Neymar’s services. The medical team concluded that urgent surgery was necessary to address the identified injury.
Neymar Jr was Sidelined Due to Injury When He Joined PSG
However, PSG found themselves in a challenging situation, announcing that their marquee signing—whose acquisition shattered transfer records at €222 million—would be sidelined for an extended period due to the injury.
The club’s expectation that the stress fracture wouldn’t deteriorate proved inaccurate. Regrettably, Neymar’s significant injury during a match against Strasbourg marked the beginning of a tumultuous period.
At 31 years old, Neymar, currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal, is now confronting another prolonged absence from the pitch. This time, it is due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, adding a new layer of injury challenges to his illustrious career.
