Neymar: I dream of playing for a big club like Barcelona

Santos star Neymar has revealed his desire to join "a big club" and admitted that Barcelona are the team which currently impress him most.

The Brazilian talent has long been linked with a move to Europe, including clubs like Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea.

Barcelona remain favourites to secure his signature and Neymar has admitted he would love to be in the same team as Lionel Messi and Co.

He told Esporte Espetacular: "Who wouldn't dream about playing alongside Messi, Xavi and [Andres] Iniesta? They're all great players.

"I dream of playing Europe, for a big club like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea.

"Yes, Barcelona [are the team that impress me the most], who has great players like Xavi, Iniesta, [Cesc] Fabregas and Dani Alves.

"[But] there's no point in speculating when I'll leave Santos. I'll leave when I want to.

"I don't know where I would fit if I joined Barca, but I know my place is at Santos right now."

Despite being heralded as one of the most talented players to emerge in Brazil in recent years, Neymar has not been immune to criticism but he says he tries not to let such things get to him.

"I try to lay low and keep focused all the time," he added. "Some days things go my way, some days they don't. I can't be perfect every day."

Source: Goal.com