Neymar Reveals Why He Rejected Real Madrid ‘Blank Cheque’ To Join FC Barcelona
LIMEIRA, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Neymar of Santos kicks a corner kick during a Campeonato Paulista match between Inter de Limeira and Santos at Major Levy Sobrinho Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Limeira, Brazil.
Brazilian soccer star Neymar revealed why he rejected a "blank check" from Real Madrid to join its bitter rival FC Barcelona while appearing on the Podpah podcast.
The Santos-produced prodigy is now back with the Sao Paulo state coastal club that also gave the world Pele and Rodrygo.
In the early 2010s, however, upon his rise to global prominence, he was wanted by a number of European heavyweights falling over themselves to land Brazil’s most talked up talent of the time.
On the Podpah podcast, Neymar recalled that time in history. “Real Madrid’s offer was a blank cheque, they t...