Retired Brazilian defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Juliano-Belletti-c19932 believes that Santos starlet, Neymar, can excel at the Nou Camp.
Belleti has expressed belief that the Spanish Champions have room for a player like Neymar in the squad.
Recently, a number of reports across Europe linked the 20-year-old with the Catalan club with the current UEFA Champions League title holders interested in acquiring the services of the prolific striker.
Neymar is widely considered to be one of the most talented young footballers in the world at the moment. He attracted the attention of several clubs across Europe during the summer transfer window, prior to the start of the current season.
Although Neymar’s current club, Santos, put up a hefty price tag for the services of the Brazilian international, teams such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 were all believed to be keeping a close eye on the player.
Many had predicted that the Brazilian youngster may opt for a transfer away from his national country, since his contract with Santos was coming to a close by the end of the current season.
Despite all the interest he attracted, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Santos-c32532 which binds him to the club until 2014.
Neymar’s new contract with Santos is still not helping him stay away from limelight as Barcelona are quite keen on signing the Brazilian sensation.
Earlier in the season, several reports suggested that La Blaugrana have signed a first-refusal deal with Santos; however, both clubs denied such rumours.
Retired veteran, Belleti, is of the opinion that Neymar can perform terrifically, if he joins the Catalan club.
While talking to COM Radio, he quoted:
"Neymar has a place in Barca's current team," "He is an impressive player and he could succeed at Barca, who would allow a player of his calibre to succeed. Barca is a club who could make Neymar the best in the world, just like they have done with [Lionel]
Messi."
Juliano Belletti played for Barcelona from 2004 to 2007 and enjoyed much success with the Spanish giants, helping them win the UEFA Champions League final back in 2006.
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