Ex-vice president Rousaud givies keys to Neymar signing
Emili Rousaud, who has just left his role as Barcelona vice-president after differences with Josep Maria Bartomeu, who demanded his resignation, spoke about 'Operation Neymar' in L'Équipe.
Is it possible that Neymar will return to Barcelona? Yes. That it is a very complicated deal? That too. That's what Emili Rousaud assures in 'L'Équipe'. He has just left his role as vice president after the social media plot that fractured the board.
"A return of Neymar is possible. The coronavirus is going to cause a market deflation and most clubs are going to have financial difficulties. Barcelona would like to bring about Neymar's return. We will have to analyse whether this operation fits in with the club's finances", he said in the French newspaper.
Rousaud admits that Barcelona want Neymar, but several conditions must be met. "The interest is real, though it is complex. There are three parties involved: Barcelona, PSG, and the player. If the three of them look for an agreement, they will find the solution: a fractioned payment, for example", he said.
In addition to giving the key to the transfer, as always, the goodwill will be key: "Everything will depend on the goodwill of each one and, especially, on Neymar's demands".
Barcelona announced a few days ago that they will take action against ex-vice president Rousaud for his statements about an alleged negligent management of the club's coffers.