Neymar reveals how Lionel Messi tried to stop his Barcelona exit in 2017Neymar, in a candid interview, discussed his career, including his decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid and the influence of Lionel Messi. He revealed his motivations for leaving Barcelona for PSG in 2017, despite Messi’s attempts to persuade him to stay. Neymar emphasized that his decision was not driven by a desire to overshadow Messi but by personal and financial factors, as well as the presence of Brazilian teammates at PSG. He also reflected on the challenges faced at PSG, attributing them to excessive ego and a lack of collective effort.
