Newspaper: Chelsea is watching Neymar and will try to sign him if the Brazilian decides to leave Paris Saint-Germain | French football

Neymar He returned to Paris Saint-Germain this week In the final stages of recovering from an ankle injury, he is preparing to start his seventh season with the club. But another giant is watching from afar: Chelsea. According to the newspaper “Le Parisien”, the London team is monitoring Neymar’s situation in Paris and will try to sign him if the Brazilian decides to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

And the newspaper notes that Chelsea “lined up” to try to sign Neymar, depending on the player’s next steps in Paris. The English will also be watching the possible decisions of the Parisian board of directors, who have been trying to reconfigure the team after a disappointing season.

The newspaper also cited the opportunity to reunite Neymar with coach Mauricio Pochettino, his former captain at Paris Saint-Germain, who has received reinforcements since his arrival at Chelsea – but has not yet secured the signature of a major star. The name Neymar will also please the owner of the club, businessman Todd Bohle.

Neymar returned to Paris Saint-Germain at the start of the week, still without a return date. According to “Le Parisien”, at best, the Brazilian will only be 100% available to coach Luis Enrique from September onwards.

According to L’Equipe, Neymar did not make moves that would sprain his right ankle in his replay tests at Paris Saint-Germain. The club is awaiting the player’s participation in training, led by Luis Enrique, to ensure a full recovery.

During the holidays, Neymar shared several videos of his physical training and football games with friends at his mansion in Mangaratiba, on the south coast of Rio de Janeiro. In the pictures, he appears to have no problems with ankle movement.

However, PSG are cautious about using it in pre-season matches. The risk of muscle injury is also factored in given Neymar’s long down time. The Brazilian has not played since February 19, when he injured his right ankle.

Number 10 underwent surgery in March, Qatar. With nearly five months without representation, Neymar has the longest absence of his career. Paris Saint-Germain plays its first pre-season friendly match on the 21st, against Le Havre, in Bussy, the new VCT.

Next, Paris embarks on a series of friendlies in Japan. Luis Enrique’s team faces victory on July 25 and Cerezo Osaka on the 28th, and ends the round against Inter Milan on the first of August. Official debut of the season on August 13, at home against Lorient.