Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has issued a hands-off warning to Barcelona over their interest in Neymar. The Camp Nou outfit have long been suggested as one of the likeliest destinations for the 20-year-old, who has committed his future to Santos until 2014.
But the Santos supremo is determined to convince Neymar to see out his career at the Vila Belmiro and does not fear the threat posed by Barca’s interest.
“Neymar is the kind of guy who could perform at the Bolshoi Theatre if he were a ballet dancer or could win an Oscar, if he were an actor,” Ribeiro told reporters. I want Neymar to stay until he is 80 years old. I will even offer his son a contract.
Neymar is Santos and a fan of the club.
“Barcelona’s interest? They can go harvest potatoes in Catalunya.”
Neymar, who has made 16 appearances for Brazil, broke into Santos’ first team in 2009.
Source : Goal.com
