Wanted him to join Real: ex-Neymar adviser reveals wild story
Former advisor Wagner Ribeiro revealed that he originally wanted Neymar to join Real Madrid instead of FC Barcelona. The revelation highlights the 'what-if' scenarios surrounding the Brazilian star's career path.
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Insights into the career decisions of global sports icons provide context for the business and transfer dynamics of professional football.
Neymar 's career has been marked by highs and lows. The Brazilian reached his peak during his time at Santos and then, of course, at FC Barcelona . But as Neymar's former advisor Wagner Ribeiro has now revealed, things could have turned out very differently.
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