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Barcelona star, Neymar is due to arrive Paris today after undergoing a Paris Saint Germain medical in Porto ahead of a sensational world record deal believed to be in the region of €222 million.  The Spanish giant had confirmed on Wednesday that the player in the company of his father and agent had informed the club of his desire to leave the club. Neymar who returned from a promotional trip to China on Tuesday was excused from training by the team coach on Wednesday.

Although he was seen driving toward Barcelona training ground, reports indicated that he was there to bid his teammates farewell.


According to ESPN, Neymar had on Wednesday travelled to Porto for the medical along with former Barcelona and PSG defender, Maxwell who is currently working as the French club's Sporting Director.


The deal, if consummated, will see the Brazilian international rake over £500, 000 a week, making him the most expensive player in football history.


He is expected to be given the No.10 shirt while JavierPatore, its previous occupant will settle for No.27