- Neymar posted a very touching farewell message to Barcelona following his big money move to PSG
- The Brazilian superstar has admitted that Lionel Messi is the greatest athlete ever
Neymar has named Lionel Messi as the greatest athlete ever as he sent his farewell message to Barcelona after moving to PSG for a world-record fee.
The Brazilian surpassed Manchester United playmaker Paul Pogba as the most expensive player in the world after completing a £200million deal with French giants Paris Saint Germain on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
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The former Santos player officially terminated his contact at Barca after his legal representatives paid his mouthwatering release clause at the club.
The 25-year-old posted an emotional goodbye message on his Instagram page following his move to the Ligue 1 club
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Neymar in his very lengthy farwell message posted: "I had the honor of acting with the greatest athlete I have ever seen in my life and I am sure that I will not see another better @leomessi. He became my partner, friend on and off the pitch. Proud to play with you."
NAIJ.com earlier reported that Messi sent his emotional farwell to Neymar ahead of his move to PSG.
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