Neymar Trying to Persuade Gabriel Jesus to Join Barcelona
MADRID (GOAL) - The 19-year-old Palmeiras forward has been heavily linked with a big-money summer move to Europe, and the Barca superstar hopes that his countryman moves to Camp Nou
Neymar has been trying to persuade highly-rated Brazil youngster Gabriel Jesus to join Barcelona.
The 19-year-old Palmeiras player has been the subject of growing speculation over recent weeks, with Manchester City reported to be leading the chase for his signature among a host of leading European clubs.
Before any move is to come to fruition, Gabriel Jesus will line up alongside Neymar in Brazil’s Rio 2016 World Cup team and the Camp Nou superstar says he has been trying to convince his protege to move to Camp Nou.
"I spoke with Gabriel Jesus. Not only with him, but also told other players how it feels to play for Barcelona and to live in the city,” Neymar told a news conference.
"He is a great player. We know lots of clubs want him. He needs to know the right moment to leave, we want the good players by our side.
Neymar has been trying to persuade highly-rated Brazil youngster Gabriel Jesus to join Barcelona.
The 19-year-old Palmeiras player has been the subject of growing speculation over recent weeks, with Manchester City reported to be leading the chase for his signature among a host of leading European clubs.
Before any move is to come to fruition, Gabriel Jesus will line up alongside Neymar in Brazil’s Rio 2016 World Cup team and the Camp Nou superstar says he has been trying to convince his protege to move to Camp Nou.
"I spoke with Gabriel Jesus. Not only with him, but also told other players how it feels to play for Barcelona and to live in the city,” Neymar told a news conference.
"He is a great player. We know lots of clubs want him. He needs to know the right moment to leave, we want the good players by our side.