Robinho warns wonderkid Neymar to avoid joining Man City or Chelsea

Published: 22 Mar 2010 - 11:12:12

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Robinho warns wonderkid Neymar to avoid joining Man City or Chelsea

Brazilian wonderkid Neymar is ready to take Robinho's advice and snub a move to Chelsea or Manchester City. His future's still up in the air: Neymar looks set to stay with Santos despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester City The 18-year-old, who has been backed by Pele to go to the World Cup finals this summer, is reluctant to leave his homeland at such a young age after being told to stay put by the City loan star and his own father. Chelsea have tracked the forward for more than two years and are weighing up a £20m move, but Santos recently tied Neymar to a contract till 2014 and insist he will not be sold for less than his £31.5m release clause. Manchester City are so impressed with the skilful teen that they demanded first refusal on him when allowing Robinho to join Santos on loan, but the option expires on August 4. Third-party investors Grupo DIS secured 40 per cent of Neymar's economic rights when the new contract was agreed with Santos in February. DIS deny reports that they met Chelsea officials earlier this month and say they agreed with Santos that their star player should stay in Brazil for at least another year. Meanwhile, Santos deny that sponsorship problems mean they are struggling to pay Robinho's wages and the 26-year-old has reiterated his desire to extend the loan from City till at least the end of the year. One giant leap for United: Advantage Fergie in race but Rooney limps offBlackburn 1 Chelsea 1: Big Sam swings it to keep Carlo on the slideFulham 1 Man City 2: Mancini's men gain strength before big showdownsMan City to splash cash on bringing Inter boss Mourinho to EastlandsMANCHESTER CITY FC