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If I was Barcelona president I'd sign Neymar tomorrow, says Keita Balde

REUTERS
REUTERS

Monaco winger Keita Balde says he would have no hesitation in signing up Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar for Barcelona.

Neymar wanted to return to Barca for a second spell last summer, but the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement over a transfer.

The Brazilian attacker is set to be targeted again by the Catalan club this summer and Balde told El Chiringuito: "With the ball at his feet, Neymar is unrivalled. He could play for any team.

"If I was the president of Barcelona, I would sign him tomorrow if I could."

Balde spent several years at La Masia as a youngster, but never made a first-team appearance for Barcelona.

"I have very good memories," he said. "I started there at nine years old and they were important years for me. What I have today, I owe much of it to La Masia and Barca.

"At Barcelona, they educate you as a human being, as a person and also as a footballer."