I don't think he wants to go. Worry is that with Neymar gone he knows he'll start and that may well turn his head.
Rumour is Barca got the message and have moved on to Dembele (the Dortmund one). But thats just a rumour at the mo.
Naby Keita unlikely to sign new RB Leipzig contract as Liverpool look to trigger £48m release clause next summer Leipzig have managed to keep Keita for another year but sporting director Ralf Rangnick isn't confident of a long-term stay
RB Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick admits it’s unlikely that Liverpool transfer target Naby Keita will sign a new contract. The Bundesliga outfit are keen to give the Guinea midfielder improved terms after wrecking his hopes of moving to Anfield. Keita’s current deal runs until 2020 and Leipzig want him to pen an extension that removes the £48million release clause which kicks in next summer.
So he's basically saying that he's prepared to let his asset depreciate massively in one year. Crazy.
Barcelona's statement in full Here’s the full statement from Barcelona, as they club confirm that Neymar wants out: “The player Neymar Jr, accompanied by his father and agent, has informed FC Barcelona this morning of his decision to leave the Club in a meeting held at the Club’s offices. “Faced with this position, the Club has informed them they refer to the buy-out clause of his existing contract which as of 1 July totals €222million which will have to be deposited in its entirety. “Furthermore, in reply to the claim for the contract extension bonus, the Club has once again made it clear that the amount remains deposited with a notary until the case is resolved. “The player remains under contract at FC Barcelona but with temporary permission to not take part in training sessions.”
