Neymar: I´m making history

Santos striker Neymar believes he is making history by spurning the advances of Barcelona and Real Madrid in favour of staying in Brazil.

The Spanish giants were continually linked with the 19-year-old over the European summer, but Neymar ended the speculation by signing a new contract with Santos this week.

The Brazil international reaffirmed his love for the club in an interview with Globoesporte, but admitted he is still eager to prove himself.

“I know I am making history by staying at Santos, but I hope I can do much more. And it is not by chance: I love this club. I love playing in Brazil,” he said.

Neymar also said he did not know much about the offers made for him, but refused to rule out a move to Europe in the future.

“I do not know anything about those offers, because my father (and agent) would not lend that information to me. But it does not matter,” he said.

“I have always said I wanted to stay and that I’m happy at Santos. I dream of playing in Europe, but I am only 19, I don’t need to leave now.”

Neymar went on to talk about the Club World Cup, which will begin in December.

“It’s one more opportunity we have to make history,” he said. “Not just me, but Santos’ current generation. Winning the Club World Cup will be hard, but nothing is impossible.”