Reports from ESPN soccernet claimed that Neymar would be on his way to Madrid after next summer’s 2012 London Olympics, with the two clubs already agreeing a deal worth up to £53 Million.
However Santos President, Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Riveiro denied the claims, telling radio station ‘RAC1’, ”there is no agreement with Real. We continue with the intention to keep Neymar for a lot longer. Santos is interested in the player, not the money, ”
Oliveira Riveiro acknowledged that he had ”a great sympathy with Barcelona,” but made it clear that it wouldn’t influence any decision made on Neymar’s future.