Here’s a paraphrased version of Neymar’s statements:
On his move to Barcelona:
Neymar shared that when both Real Madrid and Barcelona showed interest in him, it was a stressful few days.
He wasn’t training, just running back and forth between his house and the office to sort things out. Both clubs’ presidents were in touch with him, and he struggled to make a decision. Ultimately, his heart led him to choose Barcelona.
On his time at PSG:
He reflected on his time at PSG, explaining that ego played a role in the challenges. While having confidence is important, he realized that football is a team game and you can’t play alone.
On his decision to join Barcelona over Madrid:
Neymar recalled how both Real Madrid and Barcelona were interested in him during his time at Santos. Ultimately, his heart led him to choose Barcelona.
On MSN (Messi, Suárez, and Neymar):
He talked about how the MSN trio gelled from the very beginning, despite some initial doubts due to the mix of South Americans—an Argentine, a Brazilian, and a Uruguayan. The chemistry worked fantastically, and they proved it could be a successful partnership.
On the trio’s chemistry:
Neymar emphasized the strong connection between him, Messi, and Suárez. They understood each other so well on the field that they didn’t even need to look to know where each other was. The partnership made everything flow effortlessly.
On helping Suárez win the Golden Boot:
Neymar mentioned how, when Suárez was competing for the Golden Boot against Cristiano Ronaldo, he and Messi did everything they could to help Suárez score.
On learning from Messi:
Neymar admitted that he probably learned more from Messi than the other way around. Messi, who was quite shy, would often just laugh at Neymar’s playful moments off the pitch. On the field, Neymar observed Messi’s technique closely and learned that scoring isn’t about power—it’s about precision and placing the ball carefully, almost as if passing it into the net.
