Neymar Jr Explains why no fichó by the Real Madrid

The big Brazilian star of the FC Barcelona, Neymar Jr, has conceded an extensive interview to "L'Équipe" in which it has spoken on diverse questions of interest, revealing without going more far that when it was boy refused an offer of the Real Madrid to play in the inferior categories of the club merengue, throwing backwards and undoing an agreement that already was signed.

Everything occurred in 2005, when Neymar Jr had only 13 years but already aimed to turn into a future "crack". "It were 13 years old. It was the first time that came to Europe. In this moment did not see me able to live far of Brazil. It did not feel that it was the moment to change. There was not any haste. The priority was to be happy and turn me into a professional player, and afterwards already would go to play to Europe", relates.

"It were 13 years old, and in this moment did not see me able to live far of Brazil"

In 2010, with 18 years, went back to have the opportunity of recalar in Europe when having already several tempting offers by part of important clubs, but decided equally remain a time more in Brazil to finish to develop his football and have of the necessary minutes. "It was a decision that took directly beside the members of my family. In this moment, a lot of Brazilian youngsters received offers and went to Europe, but I decided to remain me".

Three years later, Neymar Jr himself accepted to give the jump to the FC Barcelona, with the aim of recalar in the best club of the world and play at the side of the one who always has been his idol, Lionel Messi. Now, after it have closed his renewal with the Barça, only thinks in following giving a lot of joys to the barcelonismo to base of goals, assistances and titles.