Ernesto Valverde jokes about Neymar's possible return to Barcelona
The coach didn't want to speak about hypothetical situations
The Brazilian's visit to Barcelona has led to a number of reports
Ernesto Valverde responded with his usual respect and without entering into any controversy when asked about Neymar ahead of Barcelona's match with Olympiakos.
The Barça coach, who spent three years coaching the Greek side, was questioned on Neymar's visit to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper over the weekend to catch up with his old teammates.
It's led to reports that the Brazilian already regrets his decision to leave Camp Nou for Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and Valverde was asked if he'd take him back.
"Neymar to return!?" he said before offering a smile. "What a question... I always like these questions. People like to try and push me to say something."
More seriously, he added: "Let’s see what happens in the future but what am I going to say? I think it’s best if I say nothing really…"
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