Neymar's rebellion at Mbappé's PSG, how he is shining in the face of adversity

Neymar's life is a carousel of emotions. His departure to PSG in the summer of 2017 marked a turning point in the history of the transfer market. 222 million euros —as far as we know— was paid for him by the Parisian club, boosted by money from the Emir of Qatar. His goal seemed clear: to distance himself from Leo Messi and prove that he could be the best player in the world.

That turned out to be a mistake. Paris Saint-Germain is not a team, it is a soccer club with many millions of euros, and that, until proven otherwise, does not win European titles. ‘Ney’ faces the fifth season in Paris with an unusual scenario. Mbappé's renewal, as pointed out from France, brought with it a series of measures that included the non-continuity of the Brazilian superstar

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The door was opened for him, with the fans totally against him; something that has been increasing every season. 'Ney' did not make a move, he waited and his contract was renewed until 2027 automatically due to a clause signed in the past. Thus, barring a stratospheric offer and the player's willingness to leave, it was clear that the 30-year-old would remain at the Parc des Princes for another season.

In the first league match, Neymar was the best player on the pitch in the absence of Mbappé. A goal and three assists to kick off the season. In the second, Kylian reappeared, missing a penalty 10 minutes into the match. So, for the next penalty, the Brazilian grabbed the ball to shoot. Mbappé asked him to do so, and Neymar denied the request, with the Frenchman's disgruntled face: there was already trouble.

Neymar is showing his best level

Meanwhile, Neymar continued to go about his business and began to demonstrate the willingness he was failing to show before. He is being PSG's best player and the reference in attack. In fact, the figures speak for themselves. The rebellion of the captain of the 'Canarinha' seems evident, before the attempt to send him away a few weeks ago in the new project of PSG with Mbappé as its leader.