Brazilian striker Neymar says he is officially a Barcelona player.
Neymar said he signed a five-year contract agreement with the Spanish powerhouse on Monday, two days after announcing that he decided to pick the Catalan club instead of Real Madrid.
"I'm sad to be leaving Santos, but it's a great honor to be signing with a club like Barcelona and to be able to play with some of the best players in the world," Neymar said
The 21-year-old Brazilian will be joining a star-filled roster that already includes four-time FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.
Neither Neymar nor Barcelona released financial details of the transfer, but Brazilian media said the Spanish club will pay about €30 million ($38.7 million) for the youngster. Santos had fielded offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid and said it was up to Neymar to decide where he wanted to play.
Neymar will join up with Brazil's Confederations Cup squad on Tuesday and is expected to travel to Spain for his official introduction to Barcelona fans on June 2 after the national team's friendly against England at the Maracana. He is one of the best player in brazil. Cant wait to see him in action next season
Good reporting
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