Ex-vice president Rousaud: Barcelona's interest in Neymar is real

Emili Rousaud has gone from being almost unknown in the world of sports to appearing in all the media outlets that call him -- not just domestically but internationally. 

In comments in l'Equipe, the former Barcelona vice-president analysed the Catalan club's chances of signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. 

"Neymar coming back is possible," he said. "The coronavirus is going to provoke deflation in the transfer market and the majority of clubs will have financial problems. 

"Barcelona will have to analyse if the operation is within the club's finances. The interest is real, but it's complicated. There are three parties involved: Barça, PSG and the player. 

"If the three look for an agreement, they will find the solution: payment in installments, for example. It all depends on the will of each party and especially on the demands of Neymar." 

Rousaud also said the wage cut taken by Barça players is too little compared to other clubs: "Bayern, Madrid and Juventus have obtained more rigourous economic cuts from their squads than us."