Santos striker, Neymar, reaffirmed his desire to continue in South America and rejected interest from the Spanish Giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The skillful Brazilian striker was voted as the best player in South http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Neymar-c27639 receiving the
trophy at a ceremony in Montevideo hotel.
Neymar was given the title of “Rey del fútbol de America”, which means King of American Football.
The 19-year-old player took the opportunity to pledge his future with Santos until 2014, but he also stated that his future with the Brazilian club is still not a surety.
"I have a contract until 2014 with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 and fulfill it. After that, who knows," he said.
The Canarinha striker did not hide his desire to move to Europe in the future. He stated that he dreams of playing in the Old Continent, but refused to give a time for his imminent move.
"I dream of playing in Europe, but do not know when," he said.
Neymar received widespread fame for his instrumental displays for Santos in their Copa Libertadores win in 2011. They were able to beat the Uruguayan side Penarol in the final of the competition.
The ambitious player reflected that he has high ambitions with the national team. He explained that winning the 2014 World Cup in front of home fans will be a great achievement.
"I want to play and possibly win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. I'm getting ready now and I hope that we get an optimal team and with the support of my countrymen are able to fight for the title," he said.
The 19-year-old has still not overcome the drubbing at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 in the Club World Cup final. La Blaugrana won 4-0 against Santos in the final of the international tournament, and Neymar believes that his team failed to display its true attributes
on the pitch.
"In that game we did not play as well as we can, but Barcelona gave us a footballing lesson and served us all to learn," he said.
With a move to Europe put on hold, Neymar added that he is content with his surroundings and his achievements with Santos. The Sao Paulo-born striker added that he will continue working hard to become a better player and aid Santos in their ambitions.
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