Andres Iniesta insists he would not be hurt if his former Barcelona team-mate Neymar joined LaLiga rivals Real Madrid.
Neymar left Camp Nou in 2017 after four successful seasons alongside Iniesta at Barca, which saw them win two LaLiga titles and the Champions League, to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of €222million.
The Brazilian superstar has consistently been linked with a switch to Madrid since his arrival in France and Iniesta – who left Barca to join Japanese side Vissel Kobe in May – would have no issues if such a move materialised.
"It wouldn't hurt me because they are decisions that if they happen, happen," he told Cadena SER.
"Madrid would reinforce themselves with a unique player."
Iniesta does not envisage Neymar returning to Barca and believes his former club have responded well to losing one of their star attackers.
"Obviously, Neymar continues to be one of the best and in any team he would make a difference, but it's not easy to return," he added.
"Barcelona have unique players and I see them as candidates to win all the titles.
"Barcelona have reinforced themselves well this year. There are people like [Philippe] Coutinho, who has adapted well. I see a powerful team."
realEddy
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it shouldn't at all bother iniesta or anybody else, though there is eternal rivalry between barca and real, it shouldn't affects one's career choices,especially if a player's dream is to play for all the big clubs in the world before he retires. neymar, in fact will not be the first player to play for both barca and real, other superstars have done so before him, the likes of Luis Enrique, bernd Schuster, ronaldo nazario, Michael laudrup, Samuel eto, and even the great Luis figo,who play almost equal number of fixtures for both clasico sides, 239 and 249 respectively. what will matter is if he, neymar, can achieve greatness at both clubs should he eventually play for madrid, and add more fame to his name as one of the greatest footballers of all time
Rasalmooppen
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with an Incredible bench.. this is my dream team.
Yaamaak
9
For me I don't like to see Neymar in Camp Nou again. please Neymar go to any where of your choice, Real Madrid inclusive. But, don't come back to us (Barca) go! go!! go!!!
RealMd13
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Neymar would be welcomed at Real Madrid with open arms and much love ❤️ I just can’t wait to see him in the famous white kit