Imagine Neymar to play under Madrid colors, evolving alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, lifting the Champions League together … It seems improbable but it could have happened! Guest on the podcast PodpahNeymar said it was approached by Real Madrid in 2013.
The Brazilian, who is now evolving in Santos, indicates that the Merengues were very interested in his profile, to the point that President Florentino Perez offered him a white check to convince him: “I received an offer from the two clubs. FC. Barcelona offered me this and Real Madrid practically gave me a white check. Real Madrid said: “Put the amount and we will pay '… Florentino Pérez has always loved me, and he spoke to me. He wanted me to play for Real Madrid. If I went to Real Madrid, I would have been paid three times more than in Barcelona. »»
Barça, a winning bet for Neymar
Fervent supporter of Blaugranas and Lionel Messi, International Auriverde decided to follow his heart and sign for the Catalans: “My dream was to play for Barcelona. Ronaldinho, Messi … My dream was to play with Messi. It was then that I decided to go to Barça. I ended up listening to my heart. My dream was to play for Barcelona. »»
No one knows how history could have been if Neymar had chosen to play with Real Madrid. One thing is certain, with FC Barcelona, the player has become a legend of football. In four seasons at Barça, “Ney” played 186 matches, scored 105 goals and issued 76 assists in all competitions. The Brazilian was also ranked third in the Golden Ball classification twice, in 2015 and 2017, proof that his visit to FC Barcelona was a success!
