The message says:
“People! I’m here with my friends and family and they have helped me to write a few things. I won’t be able to hold this until Monday…My family and friends already know my decision. I will sign with Barcelona om Monday”.
“I want to thank Santos fans for these incredible nine years. My feeling for the club and for the fans will never change. It’s eternal. Only a club like Santos FC could offer me everything I have been through on and off the pitch. I am grateful to this wonderful fanbase that supported me even in my toughest moments. The titles, goals, dribbles, celebrations and songs the fans made for me will forever be in my heart.”
“I made sure I could play the match tomorrow. I want to wear the shirt one more time and hear the crowd cheer my name. As the club’s anthem says “this is an honor not everyone can have”. This is for me a different moment, both sad (farewell) and happy (a new challenge). May God bless me in my choices . I will always be in Santos.”
Barcelona also confirmed the transfer on their English language twitter account:
“FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Santos for Neymar. The Brazilian player will join FC Barcelona for the next five seasons.”
