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Former Brazil great advises Neymar to quit PSG

Rivaldo believes the striker should consider a move to Real Madrid.

INJURED BRAZIL AND Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar should leave France and resume his career in Spain if he wants to become the world’s top player, former Brazil great Rivaldo said Sunday.

Rivaldo, who starred in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups, told GloboEsporte.com and Esporte Espetacular that while a return to Barcelona might be too complicated, Neymar should consider rivals Real Madrid.

“He could be the best in the world, but I think that if he stays at PSG he won’t be,” Rivaldo said, pointing out that a French club hasn’t featured in a Champions League final since Monaco lost to Porto in 2004.

“He needs to leave PSG. The football he needs to become best in the world has to be in Spain,” Rivaldo said.

Barcelona, in his situation, is difficult. I think that judging by what I hear, by the information I get from people, that he has the chance to play at Real Madrid.”

Neymar has had an up-and-down experience at PSG, since he was signed from Barcelona for a record €222 million euros last year, making him the world’s most expensive player.

He’s currently recuperating in Brazil from surgery for a broken bone in his foot and is expected back in Paris in mid-May at the latest, a month before the World Cup starts.

Spanish media have suggested he is eying a move to Real Madrid. However, according to the French League, there is no release clause in his contract with PSG.

© AFP 2018 

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    May 11th 2018, 5:34 PM

    Not much cover at RB may bring in Rafael or Fabio

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    May 11th 2018, 5:56 PM

    @Hightower: with Danilo on the bench.

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    May 11th 2018, 5:39 PM

    Such a pity, last chance to represent his country in a major tournament, gotta feel for the man.

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    May 11th 2018, 5:44 PM

    @Now or Never: absolute douche tho.

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    May 11th 2018, 7:38 PM

    Are they certain??? I mean he does have form with faking injury. Maybe this is his best performance yet?

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    May 11th 2018, 6:12 PM

    Best RB ever to play the game. Shame.

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    May 11th 2018, 6:18 PM

    @Marko Polo: cafu

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    May 11th 2018, 6:55 PM

    @Stephen Bolger: John O Shea

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    May 11th 2018, 8:38 PM

    @Clay Davis: Paul McShane

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    May 11th 2018, 6:32 PM

    Shame. He’s an entertaining player to watch

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