Andres Iniesta believes Barcelona would not regret bringing Neymar back from Paris Saint-Germain.
Brazil star Neymar has been repeatedly linked with a Camp Nou return over the past six months, with PSG digging in during the Ligue 1 close season to ensure he stayed in Paris.
An astonishing move to the French giants in August 2017 saw Neymar bought out of his Barcelona contract for a world-record €222million, and PSG hoped he would lead them to Champions League glory.
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Only this week, Neymar said he felt the longed-for European glory remained a possibility this season, and he has seen off much of the hostility from Parisian supporters that followed several months of appearing to agitate for a return to Barca.
Yet as PSG bid to scoop a third successive Ligue 1 title and brace for a Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund, rumours linking Neymar to the Blaugrana continue to linger.
Iniesta was a teammate of Neymar's at Barcelona. Now a Vissel Kobe player, the Spain great has no doubt Neymar would slot back in and make a big contribution if a return could be negotiated.
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"He's one of the best forwards out there, not just now," Iniesta said, quoted in Marca.
"He'd be a great signing for Barcelona. Another thing is whether it's necessary or not. For me, he's one of the best
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Messi and Suarez are both 32, however, and eventually Barcelona will need a succession plan when it comes to its vaunted attack. Neymar does not turn 28 until next month.
Iniesta remains in awe of Messi's achievements, though, saying of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner: "He keeps outdoing himself, beating records; he's more important than ever.
"It's the best news for Barcelona that he's like this. I hope that he can achieve the objectives that he has this season."
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