Guti, now a youth coach at the Santiago Bernabeu, thinks the Brazil star would be wise to move back to La Liga with former club Barca's arch-rivals
Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti says Neymar should join the club from Paris Saint-Germain to reach new heights in his career.
The Brazil star has been consistently linked with a move to the Liga champions in recent weeks, having reportedly failed to settle in France following his world-record €222million switch from Barcelona last August.
Guti, now a youth coach for Madrid, believes the Santiago Bernabeu is the only logical destination for Neymar if he decides to cut short his time in Ligue 1.
"Hopefully, he'll wear the shirt in future," he told Cadena Ser. "If he wants to advance and to scale new heights, it's only Real Madrid left for him.
"In the end, he was at an important club like Barcelona and now he is at another in PSG but you only really get to see him in the Champions League. All that is missing for him is Real Madrid."
Rumours of interest in Neymar has led to speculation over the future of Madrid's 'BBC' attacking trio.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to join PSG and Manchester United in the past, while Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale are said to be fighting to save themselves after underwhelming seasons.
Guti thinks only Ronaldo is "untouchable" in Zinedine Zidane's side and claimed the Portugal international's attacking team-mates must prove their worth to the club.
"There's nobody untouchable any more, just Cristiano, because he's earned it," said Guti. "[Bale and Benzema] are great players and if they are at the top level, they are very important players for Real Madrid.
"But what Zidane has made crystal clear is that he has a great squad and anyone who proves to him that he can play will play. From now on, everyone has to put on their work overalls and try to do the best to get minutes with Zidane."
dialthaf
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Neymar - you made biggest mistake of life...you left worlds best team n best tournament for no reason...messi is not just a world class goal scorer but excellent assist, he assisted you numerously for ur success but you lost the charm, now your playing individual in PSG bz you worry not to get assist...PSG player not good on you, we can clearly see in tv...better luck...in future take wise decision...I feel be a shadow of messi better than playing in PSG...Its my thought...I hope alves also cry with you for the mistake...
Noyblty
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Yeah actually what zidane is saying is the truth and neymar should join real Madrid dats his first step to endless success he plays well too so neymar pls see reasons to join the great stars of real Madrid
kinglionelmessi
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i think if neymar leaves for rm he will ruin his carrier .first of all he came out of GOAT 's shadow to prove himself. then why will he go for rm.also ronaldo and neymar would never link up so efficiently in attack.more or less both players are somewhat egoistic and dressing room environment will not be suitable. i was really disheartened when he refused to shake hands with rm player and went furiously in tunnel after champions league defeat. i think he knows that winning champions league would earn him a ballon d 'or. but for being successful you need to be patient.instead he should stay in psg and take this club to a new level. but i respect him for memorable moments he gave us in barca.
Nammii
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Now if he leave PSG , then he would loose that little respect too that he had left with .. and if he thinks that removing CR7 and playing for RM would get him balon dor beating Messi , then he is a fool ... There are and will always be just 2 the best in World ... [messi][CR7][messi][CR7]
SaiKeerthan
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I think he needs to move to Madrid this summer and Perez must do everything he could to sign him. He is a top class player . It will help Madrid to strengthen their team. #Hala Madrid.