The Brazilian is already waiting for the return of the Champions League as the Ligue 1 champions try to win the competition for the first time
Neymar is determined to “make history” for Paris Saint-Germain when the Champions League returns in August.
The world’s most expensive player so far has not been able to lead Ligue 1 champions to European glory, having completed a € 222 million (£ 201m / $ 248m) move from Barcelona in 2017.
Neymar scored twice in the aggregate 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the past 16 years before the 2019-20 competition was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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UEFA plans to stage this season’s quarter-finals forward in a “mini-tournament” format in Portugal, when PSG has not played for nearly six months, with the Ligue 1 season ending early with a point for basic game.
After winning the French title for the third time, Neymar now wants to deliver the Champions League to the capital.
“This period has been atypical, but the main goal has been to be safe, with constant body and mind,” said the Brazilian star through her official website.
“I am ready and excited to return, thinking a lot about the Champions League, obviously. We have a strong group, conquered a historical qualification, with the same intensity and dedication, but I lack the warmth of the game. I can barely wait to enter the field and, if it is God’s will, to make history “.
Neymar fitness coach Ricardo Rosa was struck by the player’s dedication to staying fit during the months of inactivity.
“The main emphasis was on Neymar’s dedication, the effort and performance he had, his focus,” said Rosa.
“I have never had the opportunity to stay three months in a row with him and he has shown dedication and commitment, enthusiastic to do his job, showing trust and respect for my work.”
Neymar’s statements highlighting his commitment to the PSG case come the day after it was revealed that the Brazilian was ordered to pay 6.7 million euros (6.1 million pounds / 7.5 million dollars) to the ex Barcelona club.
The Catalans, who have been keen to re-sign the forward but now seem unlikely to do so due to the financial issues of the coronavirus pandemic, have seen a court ruling in their favor on a sign-up bonus dispute with their former player.
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