Barcelona could have discovered a suitor for out-of-favour goalkeeper Neto Murara heading into the summer season switch window.
The Brazilian shot-stopper arrived at Camp Nou from Valencia in 2019 as a alternative for Jasper Cillessen, who as a substitute moved to the Mestalla. Nonetheless, he has spent most of his profession on the membership as a backup for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Thus far, Neto has simply made 21 appearances for Barça, managing seven clear sheets within the course of. The 32-year-old has been pissed off by the dearth of alternatives and has been eyeing an exit for fairly a while now.
And, Barcelona are actually ready to money in on him in the summertime switch window as they appear to generate as a lot money as potential via participant gross sales in order to strengthen their roster earlier than subsequent season.
And, in accordance with SPORT (h/t Fichajes), Brazilian membership Sao Paulo have emerged as a suitor for Neto forward of the upcoming window. The South American giants intend to bolster their squad so as to problem for titles and trophies and see the goalkeeping place as an issue space.
So as to tackle that, Sao Paulo are actually keen to signal Neto from Barcelona, though they don’t seem to be able to pay a excessive charge for the 32-year-old.
Nonetheless, as per the report, a transfer could possibly be tough to finalise as the previous Juventus goalkeeper needs to proceed taking part in in Europe. His brokers are in search of golf equipment for him within the continent, which means a switch to Sao Paulo may not materialise.
Premier League giants Chelsea have been touted as an celebration, however Neto doesn’t want to transfer to Stamford Bridge and proceed being a backup for Edouard Mendy.
He’s eager on becoming a member of a membership the place he might be the first-choice custodian. So, it stays to be seen what the long run holds for Neto, as his time at Barcelona nears an finish.