Neymar: I struggled to adapt to life in Paris

By Daily Sports on January 22, 2019

Neymar has said he struggled to adapt to life in Paris after his world record €222 million move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017.

The Brazil international scored twice in the weekend's 9-0 demolition of Guingamp, meaning he has 13 Ligue 1 goals in as many games.

Speaking to Canal+ during PSG’s midseason trip to Qatar, Neymar said he now felt at home in the French capital.

“Adapting to Ligue 1 was easier than I expected – it was more straightforward because it resembles La Liga a lot,” he said.

“I had a bit of difficulty adapting to the city and I suffered a little. Now I feel at home.”

Neymar also addressed ongoing speculation over his future amid links with Real Madrid, saying it was something he has dealt with since the start of his career.

“There is always speculation about me,” he said. “Since I became a professional football player, there has been speculation that I was going to leave one club for another – not always concrete.

“As soon as something is certain, rest assured I will speak with everybody.”

Neymar was accused of simulation during the World Cup in Russia, but said he had been on the receiving end of some bad challenges.

“I suffered a lot of fouls during the World Cup,” he said. “If you watched these moments, most of the time it was a foul. At no time was it simulation – I suffered nothing but fouls.”

He praised coach Thomas Tuchel, saying: “There is friendship with the coach, but a mutual respect at the same time. I respect him as a coach but, when you have to speak with each other, you speak.

“Since we first spoke, I have developed great affection for him. When you feel this sort of affection towards your coach, you give your life for them on the pitch.”

Neymar stressed that PSG wanted to win the Champions League as soon as possible, saying “every player has dreams about that.” (ESPN)

•Photo shows PSG Star, Neymar 

Source Daily Sports

Posted January 22, 2019


 

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