Raphael Varane says the Real Madrid dressing room “lost track” of the transfer situation surrounding Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar during the off-season.
Neymar found himself at the centre of a summer-long transfer saga after expressing his desire to leave PSG just two years on from his world-record €222million (£200m/$249m) move from Barcelona.
The 27-year-old was keen on a return to Camp Nou, though Real Madrid also entered the race with their Catalan rivals unable to agree a deal with the French champions.
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PSG sporting director Leonardo said the club were willing to let Neymar leave, but only if the club received an acceptable offer.