NEYMAR WANTS MARCELO IN BARCELONA
Brazilian star Neymar has named Marcelo as the only Real Madrid player he wants to join Catalan giant Barcelona.
The gold Olympic medallist was interviewed by CNN where he was asked which Madrid star he would like to play in Nou Camp. Cristiano Ronaldo would be an easy guess on the lips of many, considering his Euro 2016 title win and fourth Ballon d’Or win but surely personal grouse would never let that happen. The 24-year old opted for his compatriot Marcelo.
The left back has been with Santiago Bernabeu for years now. Both stars play for Brazil and are friends.
“To play with me at Barcelona? I would pick Marcelo. Because he’s my friend,” Neymar responded.
When asked to reconsider, he insisted: “No, I’d pick Marcelo.”
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