"Neymar leaving? We are talking to PSG about renewing his contract"

"People say that Neymar's name is always in the transfer market and linked to big clubs. That means that there's good management, but it doesn't mean that he is going to one club or another," he pointed out. And he announced that conversations with PSG to renew his contract have begun. "The chance of his staying is very great. It's his second year, he has got three more on his contract and we are starting to talk to seal an extension with PSG," he confessed.

Real Madrid are the team which is being mentioned most to take on the striker. In fact, there was even speculation that the Brazilian had declared a rebellion to try and force his exit. It could not be further from the true, according to Neymar Santos. Neymar's Dad is used to hearing all types of rumours about his son. "His name has gone out in the market since he was 17. He has been transferred twice in his life, but we have been speculating for 10 years," he said.

Neymar Santos could not be more proud of his player. "We are happy with Neymar's career up to now. He cannot end his career being unhappy. Neymar is Neymar. In the future, other players will be compared to him," he highlighted. Neymar's Dad believes that he will be a source of inspiration for young kids in a few years. "Neymar will inspire others, just like Pele inspired players like Zico, Romario, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo...;" he said.

Neymar Santos also spoke about the style of play of his son on the pitch he defended him from those who accuse of him of being a spoiled player. "I don't see him like that on the pitch. I don't see anyone protecting Neymar on the field. What is being spoiled in a footballing sense? Is Neymar like that? No," he pointed out.

It was not the only thing in which defended him. He also spoke about his trips to Brazil. "The Carnaval is a break for him," he justified. That said, at home it's a different matter. "He is a spoiled child, yes. I am going to spoil him, I have the right to do that, said his proud father. Lastly, he had a pop at the press. "They are responsible for a lot of what happens. They don't know the actual truth. Neymar has a private life. As a public figure, Neymar knows that he is the object of discussion and he fully understands that," he concluded.