Argentine forward, Lionel Messi, has expressed disappointment at Barcelona’s failure to re-sign Neymar this summer.
According to Messi, the Brazilian was desperate to return to Camp Nou.
Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain for a world record fee two years ago following his departure from Barca.
The 27-year-old tried to a return to Camp Nou this summer but the Spanish side were unable to raise the funds to complete the deal.
“But, in the end, it didn’t happen and we have to only think about the squad we have and focus on our goals.
“I don’t know what happened with the board. I know that I spoke with Ney and he told me how things were going. He was desperate to come back. I don’t know if the club really tried or not.
“What I do know, Neymar was hoping it would happen. I also understand it’s very difficult to negotiate with PSG after all their previous back and forth issues with Barcelona.
“Obviously I wanted him to come not just for the sporting side of things but also for the club,“ Messi said.
Neymar is yet to play for PSG this season but did play for Brazil in both their friendlies over the current international break.
