The leader of “Barcelona” Lionel Messi was desperately trying to keep his former teammate Neymar made the move to PSG.
Neymar in the beginning of August, over 222 million went to PSG. It is believed that the main motive for the transfer was the desire of the Brazilian to be the sole leader of the club and at Barcelona, playing side-by-side with five-time winner of the “Golden ball” Lionel Messi, Neymar stay always in the background.
According to Spanish newspaper “Sport.es”, the leaders of “Barcelona” Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez a few days before the departure of Neymar to PSG had a Frank conversation with the Brazilian striker, arguing that to refuse to move to Paris.
Messi Neymar promised his help in winning the “Golden ball”. His words to action, the Argentine confirmed the next day when assisted on Neymar in a friendly match against Juventus.
“What do you want? The “Golden ball”? I will help you to win the “Golden ball,” said Messi in a conversation with Neymar.
To influence the decision of Neymar’s former teammates couldn’t. The Brazilian signed a five year contract with PSG, and in his debut match against Guingamp scored a goal and gave one assist.
