Neymar is 33 and has played 13 games of football in the past two seasons. But there have been talks over a possible return to Barcelona

Given the quivering wreck the previous incumbent Xavi was reduced to by the end of his spell as Barcelona manager, the cool Flick exudes from the hot seat is remarkable.

According to The Athletic's trusted transfer specialist David Ornstein, PLAYER_LINK|54814|Neymar and his representatives are exploring the possibility of the Brazilian forward returning to the Nou Camp.

Manchester City manager Guardiola tried to beat former club Barca to Neymar's signing when he was leaving Santos as a youngster. Neymar recalled to the Podpah podcast: "I almost went to Bayern .. because of Pep Guardiola.

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Neymar has disclosed that he nearly swapped the beaches of Brazil for the Bavarian chill of Munich back in 2013, all thanks to a persuasive pitch from Pep Guardiola.