Neymar Told Not To Go To Chelsea By Santos President

Move to Stamford Bridge from Vila Belmiro would not suit the latest Brazilian superstar.

Santos forward Neymar has been warned off his ‘dream’ move to Chelsea by his club president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro De Oliveira.

The 19-year-old admitted this week it wants to play in England and said it would be his dream to play at Stamford Bridge.

The Brazil international even had a £23million bid accepted by his club from the Blues last year but the player felt it was not the right time to leave his family.

But Oliveira believes a move to West London is not a good idea as the style of play and weather is not suited to Neymar’s game.

“Playing in England is not the same as playing at Vila Belmiro,” he told ESPN. “It is much worse, because of the climate and the style of football, which he is unaccustomed to.

“We have demonstrated that, as he has developed into a player who represents the best of Brazilian football – being audacious, skillful, effective, attacking – he is going to become a key figure in the history of Brazilian football.

“He is going to gain international recognition, and maybe get chosen as the best player in the world, playing in Brazil.

“This is something that hasn’t happened since Pele’s day, and he has a golden chance.”

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Santos chief warns Neymar against England

Chelsea failed with a bid to sign Neymar, 19, from Santos last summer but retain an interest in the player and Carlo Ancelotti was present at Emirates Stadium on Sunday as the forward netted both goals in a 2-0 victory over Scotland.

Neymar has said it would be his "dream" to play for the Blues and, after his starring performance in England on Sunday, said: "The stadium is great; the pitch is, too. The weather I don't like all that much, but I could get used to it."

Oliveira, though, feels Neymar would struggle to play his natural game if he moved to a Premier League club.

"Playing in England is not the same as playing at [Santos' stadium] Vila Belmiro," he told ESPN. "It is much worse, because of the climate and the style of football, which he is unaccustomed to.

"We have demonstrated that, as he has developed into a player who represents the best of Brazilian football - being audacious, skillful, effective, attacking - he is going to become a key figure in the history of Brazilian football.

"He is going to gain international recognition, and maybe get chosen as the best player in the world, playing in Brazil. This is something that hasn't happened since Pele's day, and he has a golden chance."

Neymar has indicated that he has no plans to force a move from Santos in the imminent future. "I am happy there and, when the time comes, God will make me take the right decision and things will happen," he said.

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