Neymar Reveals Disappointment in Barca Board, Says Club 'Deserves Much Better'

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has hit out at the board of former club Barcelona, saying the team "deserve much better."

The Brazilian shocked the Blaugrana in the summer after agreeing a £200 million move to PSG. Speaking after his home debut on Sunday, Neymar gave a candid assessment of the Liga side's board.

"I don't have anything to say to the Barcelona board," he said, per ESPN FC. "[...] Well, actually I have something to say: That I am disappointed with them. I spent four years there and was very happy. I began happy, spent four years happy and left happy. But not with them. For me, they shouldn't be in charge of Barca. Barca deserve much better, and everyone knows this."

Neymar went on to say that some of his former team-mates were "unhappy" at the Camp Nou. "I hope that things get better for Barca," he added.

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The loss of their former No. 11 raised plenty of questions about the way Barcelona are being run. Granted, there was little that could be done about the Ligue 1 giants paying his buyout clause, but in the recent past, a world-class attacker at the peak of his powers wouldn't consider leaving the Blaugrana.

Grup 14's Rafael Hernandez singled out club president Josep Maria Bartomeu for criticism recently, with Barca falling short of their usual high standards since their treble win in 2015:

Supporters of the Catalan giants have also vented their unhappiness with the way the club has been run on social media lately.

As Sport noted, a hashtag in protest of the president, "#BartomeuDimiteYa," was trending worldwide following the Blaugrana's emphatic loss to rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.

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Supporters have been particularly unhappy with the team's transfer dealings as of late. Not only did Neymar leave, but many Cules also greeted the recent capture of Brazilian midfielder Paulinho with concern.

As noted by Spanish football journalist Colin Millar, there appears to be little consideration for the club's future:

Neymar will be a tough man to replace in Catalonia, as he is one of the best footballers on the planet. Already he's showing that for his new club, netting three times in his first two matches; Neymar was sensational against Toulouse on Sunday, leading his side to a 6-2 win on his Parc des Princes bow in PSG colours.

The words of their former player will resonate with plenty who follow Barcelona, as frustration has been building among the fanbase about the way the club conducts itself off the field.

You sense some exciting and effective acquisitions need to be made in the final days of the transfer window to improve spirits at the Camp Nou.