It's been a transfer conundrum which seems to have lasted for decades. Real Madrid has been involved in a toss-up between Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar and Chelsea's Eden Hazard for some time now but they may have made up their mind.
According to The Times, Los Blancos will pursue a move for Neymar, which could rule out a move for Hazard. The 27-year-old holds the record for the world's most expensive player, so he will come at quite a hefty fee.
Neymar is better than Eden Hazard, anyway
The two are often compared but if we're being honest, there's only one winner. Neymar is better than most players in the world and Hazard is one of them.
His flair and somewhat cockiness makes him one of the most attractive footballers in the world, which is what Real Madrid needs more than ever. Don't get me wrong, Hazard has flair but Neymar is simply on another level.
Neymar also has age on his side. While the two are yet to approach their prime years, Neymar still has a little more time ageing at 27, where Hazard is already 28.
The two of them have different club situations too. Neymar isn't desperate for a move away, which could give him the psychological edge. He has played in La Liga before so the settings will be natural to him and he wouldn't need to take any time to adjust.
On that note, hiss…
Will Neymar be considered a snake for joining Real Madrid? After all, he did spend many of his formative years at Barcelona, arch rivals of Los Blancos. My answer to this is yes, of course, but should that title hinder his move? Absolutely not.
Some players can play the villain well and Neymar seems that type of player. He has the ability and know-how to absolutely destroy Barcelona's defence, despite how strong they've looked. This will secure his place in the hearts of the Real Madrid fans if nothing else.
Jirkkerr
208
Love to see that happen. Whatever people say, Neymer is closest one to be in the same category of Ronaldo and Messi in today football, in terms of playing with heart and every time wearing the Brazilian shirt. Love him.
Zahlouz
85
Neymar price 250 m.. Hazard price 100 m.. How can you compare?
Wodbeiks
71
Neymar is better that no doubt. he can score himself but hazard need teammates I mean not always.
deebashbhandari
70
We dont need him..😈😈 His arrival means the trolling of clubs..
TianoDoSantos
69
Hazard is so desperate to go to RM.. I've never seen a player so desperate like him to go to another club.. it makes the club to boast about themselves and at a certain point ignore u because they know u are the one in desperate need...
Carlo_Peace
68
If Neymar comes to Real Madrid, he should sign a contract of at least 5 seasons and grow a very thick skin because Barcelona fans are going to hate on him very hard for a very long time.
CrestaPrashant
65
If he will go RM then soon or later he will be under the shadow of another youngstar Vincius jr😂😂
dauelmnsz
56
I doubt it will happen as I see neymar staying at psg and forming a dynasty with mbappe. However, if it does happen, two things need to be said: 1) Real Madrid fans, do not be cocky and do not rub it in that you got a former barcelona star. It will only make matters worse. Barcelona will want to hurt your player and you do not want that. Also, it would put a lot of pressure on neymar to play for the arch rivals of his former team, so being polite would only improve the situation. 2)Barcelona fans, do not be upset if neymar joins real Madrid. He is no longer Barcelona property and is no longer your concern. You had some great years with MSN but you have a star in the making, Dembele. Nurture him and he could become as good as Neymar.
Wokemst
44
this will be waste of money as this guy nimar is mostly out of season with injuries so if hazard is still ok that will not have much pressure that we got neymar and still issues not solve inside RM. 1st plz solve issues with that guy Perez sent him out so 50% issues will be solve and then make the players who r really star and make them be star again then we dont need neymar believe me we have star sitting on bench while RM being destroyed by girona who is already struggling. Courtois is waste in posts plz bring navas at least will have some one die to stop conceding goals plz plz Solari let players play dont make them sitting and watching team like girona destroy your team and make Ramos on the situation.