Neymar admits PSG talks before signing new Barça deal

Barcelona striker Neymar Junior has revealed that he held talks with French club Paris Saint Germain before deciding to stay with the Catalan club. PSG, backed by wealthy Qatari owners, were said to be interested in the Brazilian as he pondered a contract extension in Spain. Neymar eventually signed a new deal, making him the […]
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2016-09-16 20:29:00

Barcelona striker Neymar Junior has revealed that he held talks with French club Paris Saint Germain before deciding to stay with the Catalan club. PSG, backed by wealthy Qatari owners, were said to be interested in the Brazilian as he pondered a contract extension in Spain.

Neymar eventually signed a new deal, making him the most highly paid player in the world, but Neymar admits that talks were held with PSG, who were looking for a marquee forward to replace the departing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

“There have been many talks with PSG, it is true, “Neymar said. “I decided to stay in Barcelona because I feel at home here and I am very happy both with my teammates as my life,” he told ESPN Brasil.

However, he refused to be drawn on the size of the offer, “I do not like to confirm or deny the numbers,” he said, “I do not imagine myself away from Barcelona, I am pleased to be an important part of the team,” he concluded.

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