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Aulas: PSG signing Neymar for record fee would be risky

The Brazilian star could move to Ligue 1 via PSG, but Lyon's president does not think it is all positive for French football

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has questioned Paris Saint-Germain's "risky" pursuit of Barcelona star Neymar, claiming it would not be good for French football's economy.

Ligue 1 giants PSG are reportedly ready to meet Neymar's €222 million release clause as well as offering the Brazil international an annual salary in the region of €30m.

Talk of Neymar — who scored twice against Juventus at the International Champions Cup on Saturday — potentially moving to the French capital has dominated headlines, but Aulas is not convinced.