Former Arsenal footballer Julio Baptista has expressed his desire to see Neymar with the red and white uniform. In Baptista’s eyes, the Brazilian superstar could be the missing piece for the Gunners to get back to glory days and become Premier League champions once again.
The future of the Paris Saint-Germain No. 10 looks up in the air. Lionel Messi left this summer, and it is possible that Kylian Mbappe will also follow the same path. Faced with this situation, the most expensive player in the world may be considering a new challenge.
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Julio Baptista sees Neymar as a great fit for Arsenal
Julio Baptista thinks it’s the right time for Neymar to look for a new club where he feels supported and appreciated. According to him, PSG does not offer him the right environment to give the best of himself. So why not try a new adventure in north London?
“It’s interesting. I think Neymar is comfortable at PSG, but maybe the best move for him is to create a new atmosphere at a new club – maybe a club that supports him and gives him all the confidence that he needs. He doesn’t have that at PSG. The fans don’t like him a lot and maybe it is time to move on and try something different. Why not?,” Baptista told Goal.
“Why not? Arsenal is one of the best clubs in Europe. We know that the last eight or so years, Arsenal have not produced their best or been as competitive. But now, with Arteta, Arsenal have something different. They have started to construct something powerful. Why not? Maybe this could be the key. In Brazil we say that you have the house, you have everything, and you just need the key to open it. Maybe Neymar is the key to open and complete everything at Arsenal. He is an incredible player.”
Mikel Arteta is getting Arsenal back on their feet, but there’s still room for improvement. Therefore, Julio Baptista believes Neymar could be the key to take the Gunners to the next level. The presence of fellow Brazilians like Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Marquinhos would undoubtedly make things easier for Ney, who still has time to rediscover his best version.
