Neymar during PSG's victory on Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League on April 7, 2021. -
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He no longer works directly with him but Wagner Ribeiro, who discovered Neymar at the age of 12, continues to closely follow all the negotiations around the PSG star.
The Brazilian agent gave an interview to
the Team
, published this Sunday.
He does not hide that Neymar was not really motivated at the start to sign for Paris, but that now, while his extension is still pending, he could not play anywhere else.
“He lives in a beautiful city, he has a lot of friends and he is very happy in Paris.
No club in the world can offer what PSG offers them.
Only PSG can afford Neymar, assures Wagner Ribeiro.
Real Madrid have financial problems.
Barça?
It's even worse.
In Italy ?
No club can compete.
Manchester United or Manchester City?
I do not believe it.
"
"He is the target of defenders, in every game"
The 62-year-old Brazilian, who recounts how he tried to convince Neymar to sign for Real Madrid rather than Barcelona in 2013, reveals that contacts with the Parisian leaders began at the end of 2015. In the summer of 2016, he had Spoke at length with Nasser and Olivier Létang, who had made a concrete offer, but finally, the deal was made the following summer, without him, between the player's father and Antero Henrique.
Despite the years that go by and the missed opportunities, whether in club or in the national team, Ribeiro remains convinced that Neymar is number 1. "He can play anywhere, he can invent dribbles, make passes that no one can anticipate. and he can score in all positions: from the right, from the left, from the head… It is complete, ”he believes.
The Brazilian does not adhere to the theory of the not very professional hygiene of life of his former foal.
" I do not agree.
He takes care of him, His problem is the wounds, he judges.
He is the target of defenders in every game.
They have to nab it otherwise it makes a difference.
"
Anyway, Wagner Ribeiro prophesies a great end to the season for the Ney and his teammates.
“He plays for a very good team.
This season, they're going to win the Champions League, and Neymar will be Ballon d'Or, you'll see.
Suspended in the league on Saturday, the Brazilian is expected Tuesday against Bayern to secure the Parisian qualification for the semi-finals, already.
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