PSG Director Speaks of Luis Enrique’s Conversation with Neymar

by Jonathan Dubinski September 16, 2025

written by Jonathan Dubinski September 16, 2025

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Luis Enriques arrival at PSG was a catalyst for Neymars departure, as the new coach made it clear from the outset that Neymar would benefit from leaving due to squad planning and emphasis on weekly performance.
Luis Campos, PSGs sports advisor, strongly advocated for Ousmane Dembélé, pushing for him to win the Worlds Best Player award and Ballon dOr.
Campos believes that Dembélés achievements warrant recognition and any other outcome would be a significant injustice.
These insights were shared by Campos during an RMC podcast interview, with further details provided by Globo Esporte.

Luis Enrique’s Impact on Neymar’s PSG Departure and Campos’s Advocacy for Dembélé

Neymar’s exit from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for Saudi soccer coincided with Luis Enrique’s arrival at the French club. Enrique had won the Champions League elsewhere last season. Luis Campos, PSG’s sports advisor, disclosed details of this period in an RMC podcast interview. According to Campos, Luis Enrique was direct with Neymar from the outset about his squad plans, unequivocally stating that it would be beneficial for Neymar to leave. Enrique’s rationale emphasized team play and selecting players based on weekly performance. Separately, Campos also strongly advocated for Ousmane Dembélé to win the World’s Best Player award and the Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football magazine in collaboration with L’Équipe newspaper. Campos asserted that Dembélé’s achievements were more than sufficient, stating that any other outcome would be a significant injustice. Globo Esporte detailed these comments.

In Case You Missed It

If you’re a soccer fan or just someone who enjoys the drama that unfolds on and off the pitch, you won’t want to miss Sophie Laurent’s latest piece titled “Neymar Slams Santos Teammates After Humiliating 6-0 Defeat: ‘It Was Sht'” (August 18, 2025). The article delves into Neymar Jr.’s emotional reaction after a devastating loss against Vasco and the subsequent fallout with his teammates. With over 50,000 fans watching in disbelief, this match has become more than just a game—it’s now part of social media folklore. Head over to our blog to read all about it! Neymar Slams Santos Teammates After Humiliating 6-0 Defeat: ‘It Was Sht’