Rivaldo: Neymar Should Say Sorry To Barcelona Fans

By Joshua Walters

Former Barcelona forward Rivaldo insists Neymar should render an apology to Barcelona fans for the way he departed the side.

Neymar’s future at Paris Saint-Germain now looks uncertain and a return to Barcelona seems to be the only escape path for him.

The French giants somewhat want to offload the Brazilian superstar following his recent indecent attitude in the club.

And with Barcelona having been linked with the player, Rivaldo believes Neymar should show remorse to the Blaugrana fans for leaving the club in 2017.

“It’s a difficult decision.

“It’s difficult because of the way Neymar left. I think a lot of the fans are angry with everything that happened, but football is how it is, football is good, and Neymar is a great player who has personality.

“So if he comes here of course there will be times when he is criticised by some fans, but in the games, the training sessions, Neymar will still be the same Neymar, and it could be something special for Barcelona.

“He should say sorry. Officially, yes. Say sorry, say he was wrong, say that this is his home, that he is going to be the difference.

“I think that all the fans… many will understand, they’ll see him on the pitch in the league, the Champions League, doing things well, and the fans will forgive him easily.

“If it’s like it was when he was here playing football before together with Messi and Suarez, it was great for the club. If they win the Champions League, I don’t think it will be a problem for the fans.”

Rivaldo during his football career played for Barcelona between 1997 and 2002 before his fallout with Louis Van Gaal saw his exit from the side.