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Neymar says will stay with Santos until Olympics
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September 21, 2011, Wednesday
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BRAZIL striker Neymar has again dismissed reports he has reached a deal with Barcelona or Real Madrid, saying on Monday he will stay with Santos at least until next year's Olympics in London.
Neymar said he feels honored to be linked with the Spanish powerhouses but is happy for now to be playing in Brazil, near his family and friends. "It has already been decided," he said at a news conference. "I won't leave Santos in the next transfer window, I will stay until the Olympics. I have not reached a deal with any club."
Neymar said he was looking forward to playing for Santos next year because the club will be celebrating its centenary.
By staying at Santos, Neymar will also be able to play with the team in FIFA's Club World Cup in December, a tournament that also includes Barcelona. Santos qualified by winning the Copa Libertadores earlier this year, when Neymar was a key player.
Santos hadn't won Latin America's biggest club competition since the era of Brazil great Pele in the 1960s.
"Hopefully in next year's (summer) transfer window, we will have these same two great clubs interested in acquiring me again, or maybe other clubs," Neymar said. "Until then, I have a lot of time to think about it."
Future star
The 19-year-old striker has been touted as a future Brazil star and is expected to lead the team in the 2014 World Cup on home soil.
There have been daily reports, particularly in Brazil and Spain, speculating about his future. One report by the reputable Estado de S. Paulo newspaper on Monday said Real Madrid has already reached a deal to sign Neymar when he leaves Santos next year, saying the player even underwent a medical examination over the weekend so the contract could be finalized.
"I'm tired of this," Neymar said. "Every day I'm being sold to a different club. Today I'm saying once and for all that I'm not leaving Santos right now."
Neymar said he feels honored to be linked with the Spanish powerhouses but is happy for now to be playing in Brazil, near his family and friends. "It has already been decided," he said at a news conference. "I won't leave Santos in the next transfer window, I will stay until the Olympics. I have not reached a deal with any club."
Neymar said he was looking forward to playing for Santos next year because the club will be celebrating its centenary.
By staying at Santos, Neymar will also be able to play with the team in FIFA's Club World Cup in December, a tournament that also includes Barcelona. Santos qualified by winning the Copa Libertadores earlier this year, when Neymar was a key player.
Santos hadn't won Latin America's biggest club competition since the era of Brazil great Pele in the 1960s.
"Hopefully in next year's (summer) transfer window, we will have these same two great clubs interested in acquiring me again, or maybe other clubs," Neymar said. "Until then, I have a lot of time to think about it."
Future star
The 19-year-old striker has been touted as a future Brazil star and is expected to lead the team in the 2014 World Cup on home soil.
There have been daily reports, particularly in Brazil and Spain, speculating about his future. One report by the reputable Estado de S. Paulo newspaper on Monday said Real Madrid has already reached a deal to sign Neymar when he leaves Santos next year, saying the player even underwent a medical examination over the weekend so the contract could be finalized.
"I'm tired of this," Neymar said. "Every day I'm being sold to a different club. Today I'm saying once and for all that I'm not leaving Santos right now."
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