World’s most expensive signing – Neymar, has revealed that he turned down his father’s request to stay put at Barcelona after completing his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar has completed his world record £198m move to Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar has officially completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona.
The Brazilian superstar has signed a five-year deal with PSG and parted ways with La Liga giants Barcelona in a world record £198m move.
But Neymar admitted that his dad wanted him to stay at Barcelona.
Neymar said he was delighted to make the move to the French capital
After completing his world record move to PSG, Neymar took to Instagram and said: “An athlete needs challenges and for the second time in my life I will contradict my father.”
“Papa, I understand and respect your opinion, but my decision is made and I ask you to support me as you always do.”
It seemed that Neymar was frustrated to be in Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona.
But the Brazilian superstar hailed the Argentine magician in his farewell to his former club and team-mates.
Neymar was understood to be unhappy at always being in Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barca
He said: “I am sure I will never see another one like him while I’m alive. Leo Messi became my friend on and off the pitch. It was an honour to play with you.”
“I made a trio with Messi and Suarez that made history, conquered everything an athlete can conquer, lived unforgettable moments, lived in a city that is more than a city, it is a homeland.”
“I love Barcelona and Catalonia.”
Neymar gave a message to his social media followers
PSG confirmed the signing on social media on Thursday and will unveil the world’s most expensive player at 12:30pm UK time on Friday.
Neymar activated his 222 million Euro release clause at Barcelona on Thurdsay.
Neymar will take home a mammoth £500,000-a-week AFTER tax wage packet at PSG.
PSG also confirmed Neymar has taken the No 10 shirt
Neymar will don the No 10 jersey at PSG as new team-mate Javier Pastore has handed the coveted number over to the Brazilian.
He told PSG’s club website: “I am extremely happy to join Paris Saint-Germain. Since I arrived in Europe, the club has always been one of the most competitive and most ambitious.”
“And the biggest challenge, what most motivated me to join my new teammates is to help the club to conquer the titles that their fans want.”
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“Paris Saint-Germain’s ambition attracted me to the club, along with the passion and the energy this brings. I played 4 seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge.”
“From today, I will do everything I can to help my new team-mates, to open up new horizons for my club and to bring happiness to its millions of supporters around the world.”
Anirban Das's journey to Delhi via Kolkata involves football, music, curiosity (which one day can kill the cat) and food. Following global football opens up an infinite space within him in both the conscious and subconscious self, away from the din and bustle of the madding crowd.
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