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PSG chief Leonardo: Barcelona have made contact about Neymar

PSG sports chief Leonardo admits Barcelona have made an approach for Neymar.

However, he insists no formal offer has yet been fielded for their €222m star.

Leonardo said, "We have not received any offers. But we had, it's true, very superficial contacts ... With FC Barcelona? Yes.

"If Neymar has expressed his desires for departure? It's clear to everyone. But in football, you say one thing today and tomorrow another ... It's amazing but it's like that. Yes (I spoke to Neymar). I do not want to tell all the details of the conversation. We talked with his entourage too. Everyone knows everything. The position is clear for all participants.

"But one thing is concrete today: he still has three years of contract with us. And since we have not received an offer, we can not discuss anything.

"Neymar can leave PSG, if there is an offer that suits everyone. But to date, we do not know if anyone wants to buy him or at what price. All this is not done in a day, it is sure ... PSG wants to rely on players who want to stay and build something big. We do not need players who would do a favor at the club by staying here."

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