a new contract.
The Brazil forward's existing deal is due to expire in June
2018 and Manchester United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-
Germain are believed to be keeping a close eye on his
situation at Camp Nou.
But Luis Enrique expects the 23-year-old to renew his
contract with the Spanish and European champions.
"I believe Neymar will end up signing a new contract here,"
the Barcelona boss said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Neymar missed Saturday's 2-1 win over Malaga due to a
minor hamstring problem, but Luis Enrique expects him to
be fit for Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg
against Athletic Bilbao.
"Neymar is fine," he added. "There is no risk with him. He
has trained and is in perfect condition."
However, Barca may have to do without captain Andres
Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Arda Turan due to illness.
"Sergio, Arda and Andres have the flu," Luis Enrique
added. "We will make a decision about them on the day of
the game."
Copa holders Barca lead the quarter-final tie after goals
from Neymar and Munir El Haddadi gave them a 2-1 first-leg
win at San Mames.
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