Neymar’s father pushing him to leave Barcelona

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Internet Desk: It has been a poor season for Barcelona considering their recent status. The Catalan giants are unlikely to win the La Liga title this campaign and could only reach the Champions League quarter-finals this season.

To add to the Blaugrana’s sorrows, Neymar’s father, Neymar Santos Senior has openly urged his son to come out of Lionel Messi’s shadow at Barcelona and join Manchester United.

Despite being one of the best in Barcelona, it seems Neymar Sr. feels he could have a better career elsewhere, and build his brand in the Premier League.

Neymar has enjoyed four trophy-laden seasons at Camp Nou so far but even now Luis Suarez and Neymar are only second fiddles to Lionel Messi who is pretty much the face of the Spanish giants.

The Brazilian international has been as excellent as ever for Barcelona this season, having scored 19 goals and set up 25 in all competitions this season but Neymar Sr. believes that his son does not get the credit he deserves for his good work due to the presence of Messi.

He believes that at Manchester United, Neymar would be the face of the Red Devils and can make his own legacy at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of Neymar but he has openly stated earlier that it will be impossible to lure Neymar away from Camp Nou given that he will play the lead role at post-Messi Barcelona.