NORMALITY has returned to the Barcelona players following Neymar’s world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Stars such as Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi all took part in training today after the Brazilian trickster left for France in a £198million deal.
The efforts of Messi and Suarez to convince Neymar to stay at the Nou Camp failed, as the 25-year-old grew tired of living in Spain.
Messi said on Instagram of his departure: “It was an enormous pleasure sharing these years with you, my friend.
“I wish you all the happiness in this next phase of your life. I’ll see you soon.”
While the former Liverpool maestro said on Instagram: “My friend I wish you the best in everything that comes !!!
“Also thank you for your support, for everything that I learned with you and for the unique moments that we spent together!!!!
“Keep like this and never change love you little bro.”
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His exit signalled the end of the formidable ‘MSN,’ but the loss of the forward failed to dampen their spirits in training.
They battled against each other in a game of head tennis while their former team-mate was unveiled to the world.
Skipper Andres Iniesta joined in on the action, while Gerard Pique, Ivan Rakitic and Javier Mascherano also geared up for the start of the La Liga season.
The squad are usually accustomed to seeing the world’s brightest talents join their arsenal, but have this summer seen one of their prized assets jump ship.
Barcelona are reported to be eyeing up Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele as a possible replacement, but could be forced to pay up to £79m to lure him away from Germany.
While they also remain keen on signing Reds ace Philppe Coutinho, despite seeing two offers knocked back for the playmaker.
They could yet turn their attention to Chelsea winger Eden Hazard as well as attempting to bring Coutinho in.
A move for Monaco’s teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe is in the pipeline, after the two clubs have reportedly entered negotiations to nab him from their rivals Real Madrid.
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