Neymar insists he feels "better" at Paris
Saint-Germain than before, and also beats critics who accuse him of lacking
professionalism.
The Brazilian star moved to PSG from Barcelona in 2017
for a fee of 22 222 million, which broke the previous world transfer record.
He struggled to settle in the French capital and was
permanently linked with the relocation of Spanish rivals Barca or Arch to Real
Madrid.
Injuries at key moments and questions about his club
affiliation have added to the negative atmosphere around Neymar, but it has
largely subsided over the past 18 months.
The 29-year-old star was the first PSG player to reach
the Champions League final, where he lost to Bayern Munich, and was just as
influential as he was in the quarter-finals of the same season. Knocked out
opponents.
It is now widely expected that Neymar will sign an
extension of his PSG contract, which expires next year, as he seeks to build
something of a legacy in the Parc des Princes.
Although he will not discuss a possible new deal,
Neymar said Tuesday that many things have improved since his arrival four years
ago.
Asked about his renewal, he said: "I talked about
it after the last game. I don't think I need to say more."
"I have time on my contract here at PSG. We want
to do what is best for everyone. I have already said that I am happy here and I
am feeling much better than last season. Am
"The club has improved since I got here. The club
is more respected. When people talk about PSG now, they know it's the best
four, five or six in all leagues. Involved in teams.
"PSG are now getting the respect they deserve.
This is our second consecutive year in the Champions League semi-finals and
last year we were runners-up. This year we are going to do everything we can to
raise our hands on the trophy. Are
"When I joined the PSG, I said that our priority
was always to win the Champions League and we played their best. We reached the
final for the first time in the history of the club. Were successful. Now, we
are in the semi-finals
"It means we've been improving and it's
benefiting the people, the coaching staff and I think we have everything to be
a champion. We're on the right track. The atmosphere here is bad."
"During my time at PSG, of course, there have
been aspects where I've improved. I've also had some difficult moments in terms
of settling down, and things that people know about. I think It's better that I
get better and things get better and better.
"I've always been very hardworking. I've always
been rigorously trained and professional. I've never been professional.
"Despite a lot of people saying otherwise, I've
always worked hard and focused and I'm showing it. When I'm out there, I try to
show my abilities and I support my team. "
PSG face Manchester City in the first leg of the
semi-final on Wednesday, a team that has not beaten them in their last three
meetings and who have won one of their last 10 Champions League matches this
season.
"It's definitely going to be a tough game,"
Neymar said. "This is the Champions League semi-final and there are no
easy teams at this stage. Man City are a top quality team as Bayern were in the
previous round. We are ready for this game and we will do our best. Try to get
through. "
Neymar was the winner of the Champions League with
Barca in 2015, scoring in the final against Juventus, and it was suggested that
he would win the Ballon d'Or this year after leading the PSG to the glory of
the continent. Can see serious claims.
However, Neymar replied: "This is not what I
think. I am focusing on the Champions League because it will make a big
difference in my life and my career. If I look back. I have three or four
Champions Leagues, that's the most important thing. "
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