Neymar eyeing Champions League

20 June 2011 10:47
Real Madrid target Neymar is happy at Santos at the moment but dreams of playing in the Champions League.[LNB] The Brazil forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu, but is currently preparing for the second leg of Santos' Copa Libertadores final against Penarol.[LNB]"At the moment my thoughts are only on winning the Copa Libertadores," he told AS in an interview.[LNB]"My first thought is to stay here (with Santos) as well because happiness is everything, for the club, for my family, for the fans - the most important thing is to be happy."[LNB]However, the 19-year-old, who also has been mooted as a transfer target for Chelsea, wants to play in the Champions League one day.[LNB]"Of course it is (a dream), just like it is for all the players in the world," he said.[LNB]"To play in that competition is a privilege and I hope to do so one day.[LNB]"I want to play in World Cups and play in the best leagues."[LNB]Neymar came through the youth system at Santos idolising Robinho.[LNB]The two are now international team-mates and friends, and the teenager says AC Milan striker Robinho - formerly of Real Madrid and Manchester City - speaks glowingly of his time in Europe.[LNB]"He said very good things of his time in Europe, of playing in that country (Spain)," Neymar said.[LNB]But the youngster denies a move is imminent.[LNB]"I have a contract with Santos and I'm very happy here," he said.[LNB]"I believe my future belongs to God. (A move to Europe) could be tomorrow or in two or five years' time - I don't know.[LNB]"I would have to think about it with my father, with my mother - with everyone."[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk