Neymar: Dani Alves convinced me to join Barca

Neymar played his last game for Santos last night and revealed that compatriot Dani Alves convinced him to join Barcelona. In an interview shown on Sky Sports News, Neymar commented that he was looking forward to playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta. Neymar also revealed it was fellow Brazilian Daniel […]
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2013-05-27 18:23:00

Neymar played his last game for Santos last night and revealed that compatriot Dani Alves convinced him to join Barcelona.

In an interview shown on Sky Sports News, Neymar commented that he was looking forward to playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Andres Iniesta.

Neymar also revealed it was fellow Brazilian Daniel Alves who did the most to persuade him to join the Liga champions.

Neymar said: “Dani Alves was the one who was annoying me the most, in a good way, trying to convince me to join Barca.

“I think it’s going to be really satisfying to play for them.”

Neymar made his Santos debut as a 17-year-old in 2009, and many followers of Brazilian football thought he would make the move to Europe earlier.

However, increased financial opportunities in his homeland meant Santos were able to keep hold of the talented forward for a few more years.

Neymar joins Barcelona in the season before the World Cup takes place in Brazil, and the 21-year-old will be looking to gain some vital experience at Camp Nou to help Brazil in the high-pressure tournament.

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