#1 Lionel Messi’s shadow
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As much as any Barcelona fan would love to deny it, the evidence is strong – Lionel Messi thwarts Neymar’s impact on the pitch. It’s a credit to the Brazilian that he opts to be more of a provider with Neymar and Suarez plundering the goals around him, but when Messi’s not around, Neymar transforms into a stunning player.
Just watch him play for Brazil – there is a freedom and verve that the Nou Camp has never seen. Well they briefly did, when Messi was injured at the start of the 2015/16 season. and Neymar carried the team.
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There are those who would argue that Neymar has to wait, and he will eventually succeed Messi at Barcelona - the Argentine forward has another 5 years left in him, at the age of 29. After 5 years, Neymar will be 30, and will have spent the prime of his career playing second fiddle. At Manchester United, Neymar would be the undoubted king of the hill.
Neymar has to move, and it has to be now, and it has to be Manchester United.
