Neymar Openly Discusses the Factors Leading Him to Choose Barcelona Over Real Madrid
Neymar, the Brazilian soccer sensation from Santos, recounted his past on the Podpah podcast, revealing why he turned down a "blank check" offer from Real Madrid to join Barcelona's rival while chatting with the hosts.
These days, the masterful striker returns to his roots with the prestigious Sao Paulo coastal club, known for nurturing talents like Pele and Rodrygo. He flourished globally in the early 2010s, catching the attention of numerous European powerhouses eager to secure the buzzing talent from Brazil.
During this time, Neymar shared, Real Madrid offered him an open-ended financial deal, assuring he could have anything he desired. Yet, love for Barcelona ran deep in his heart. While Real Madrid would have paid him three times more, Florentino Perez admired Neymar, but the forward's sentiment towards Lionel Messi and the legacy of Ronaldinho captured his heart.
while appearing on the Podpah podcast.
Neymar nearly joined Bayern Munich as well, he confessed, with Pep Guardiola directing his sabbatical from Barca in 2013 before directing the German club. Guardiola convinced Neymar he could develop him into one of the world's best players, but Neymar eventually decided to sign with Barcelona.
now back with the Sao Paulo state coastal club that also gave the world Pele and
Chatting about the Olympic goal, intentionally scored from a corner, Neymar revealed his playful intentions. "I was thinking, if I score this, their fans will see it. I scored and then I turned to them and said, ‘Well, what now?’"
Rodrygo.
Neymar's current agreement with Santos allows him to explore a possible return to Barcelona during the summer months.
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remains linked with a possible return to Barca in the summer.
- Neymar's love for Barcelona was so strong that he turned down a lucrative offer from Real Madrid, preferring to join their rival team.
- In the early 2010s, Bayern Munich was also interested in acquiring Neymar, with Pep Guardiola playing a key role in negotiations, but Neymar ultimately chose Barcelona.
- Rodrygo, another talented Brazilian soccer player, has received offers from top European clubs like Bayern Munich, but he has yet to make a decision about his future.