BARCELONA legend Andres Iniesta believes his old team-mate Neymar would be a huge success should he join Real Madrid – and has insisted the potential move wouldn’t hurt him.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been linked with a move to join Los Blancos, and was touted as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo when he left for Juventus.
Paris Saint-Germain ace Neymar left Barcelona last year in a £198million deal
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Andres Iniesta has backed former Barca team-mate Neymar to be a success at Los Blancos should he join
And Iniesta – who spent four years playing alongside Neymar at the Nou Camp – has given the Brazilian international his blessing should he join Barca’s rivals.
Speaking to Cadena SER, he said: “It wouldn’t hurt me because they are decisions that if they happen, happen.
“Madrid would reinforce themselves with a unique player.
“Barcelona have unique players and I see them as candidates to win all the titles.
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“Barca have reinforced themselves well this year. There are people like [Philippe] Coutinho, who has adapted well. I see a powerful team.”
Iniesta – now plying his trade at Japanese side Vissel Kobe – added that he doesn’t believe the former Santos star will don the colours of the Blaugrana again.
He added: “I think it’s difficult. Obviously Neymar continues to be one of the best and in any team he would make a difference. But it’s not easy to return.”
Neymar has been in emphatic form for Les Parisiens this season – netting 13 goals in 16 games in all competitions – as Thomas Tuchel’s side sit top of Ligue 1 having won their opening 13 games.
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