The challenge, not money, was the clincher: Neymar

The challenge, not money, was the clincher: Neymar
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Neymar, the world\'s most expensive footballer, said on Friday that money was never the motivating factor in his record 222 million-euro ($264 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain.

Paris: Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, said on Friday that money was never the motivating factor in his record 222 million-euro ($264 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain.

The Brazilian forward told a news conference on his arrival in the French capital that he was motivated by desire for a new challenge and said he wanted to make his debut on Saturday.

"I wanted a bigger challenge, and my heart made this decision and I followed my heart," he told reporters at the Parc des Princes stadium.

"Money was never my motivation," said the player who is reportedly being paid 45 million euros ($53 million) a year.
"I want to be happy, and I want my family to be happy. I’m really sad to hear that people think this way.

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