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Neymar will join PSG training, says father

PSG sporting director Leonardo was quoted by ESPNFC as saying that those dates “were not agreed with PSG” and that Neymar would face the same consequences as “any other employee” for his unapproved absence.

IANS | Paris | July 10, 2019 10:32 am

Neymar will join PSG training, says father

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 4, 2019 Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar looks on during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and OGC Nice at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. - Neymar failed to show up for pre-season training with Paris Saint-Germain on July 8, 2019 with the club announcing they would take "appropriate action". Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has warned Neymar and his other highly-paid stars that they must shape-up or ship out, claiming "celebrity behaviour" at the French champions will not be tolerated. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Star footballer Neymar will return to training for Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and the club is aware of that, said his father and agent.

“We had commercial and institutional commitments (on Friday, Saturday) set,” the Brazilian footballer told Fox Sports Brasil.

“For the past five years, (Neymar’s) institute takes part in those.

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“PSG, with the presence of president Nasser (Al-Khelaifi) included, took part in those events. I don’t understand the reason for this arbitrariness. We are annoyed by this but PSG knew about this situation.”

PSG sporting director Leonardo was quoted by ESPNFC as saying that those dates “were not agreed with PSG” and that Neymar would face the same consequences as “any other employee” for his unapproved absence.

The Brazil star striker has been linked with former club FC Barcelona.

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