Neymar, the new sensation at Barcelona, continues to grab headlines. According to his agent, the Brazilian player was on the verge of signing with Juventus Turin. Santos, facing a financial crisis, was ready to part ways with its striker for a fee of 35 million euros. However, it was ultimately the Spanish club that presented the most enticing offer, a substantial 57 million euros.
Franco Zavaglia, Neymar’s agent, shed light on the situation, stating, “I went to Turin to assess the situation and discuss a strategy with Juventus leaders, then I headed straight to San Paolo with the mandate in my bag. I don’t recall if Juve had already selected their coach at that time (…) but they had a clear vision regarding Neymar.” The revelation provides insight into the negotiations and decisions that led to Neymar ultimately joining Barcelona.
