'It's better if you leave' - PSG sporting director reveals what Enrique said to Neymar

Neymar's departure from PSG, followed by his move to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, coincided with Luis Enrique's arrival at the French club in July 2023 and this was no mere coincidence.

Luís Campos, PSG's sporting advisor, revealed that it was the coach himself who personally advised the Brazilian, whom he had previously managed at Barcelona, to leave, as he didn't fit into his tactical philosophy.

According to reports from GSP, Luis Enrique was the first to tell Neymar: 'It's better if you leave.' He told him face-to-face. Because he sees football differently.

"Playing collectively, starting whoever performed best in training during the week, with total commitment. That's what he looks for, and that's what we gave him,» the Portuguese executive stated in an interview with RMC Sport radio.

It's understood that this was one of the Spaniard's demands upon taking charge of the team, which would go on to win the French championship and for the first time, the UEFA Champions League last season.

"What's certain is that Luis Enrique arrived in early July 2023, and by mid-August, the Brazilian – now at Santos – was announced as joining the team then coached by Jorge Jesus.