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The race for World Cup places: what every country needs in Europe. Messi vs. Ronaldo: Two superstars, two summer moves. How is it going? Who will Argentina turn to without Lionel Messi? Neymar is now one of the most widely recognised players in world football and amongst the very best. However, despite his inevitable move to Europe several years ago, it was clear it would take something very special for the Brazilian to swap his homeland for a big move to Europe.
Chelsea and Real Madrid could have both given the young forward a lucrative offer and the chance to make a name for himself to a global audience. But it was Barcelona he chose. For one, stability. While Real Madrid is sure to have turnover on the roster now that manager Jose Mourinho has left the club , Barcelona has an experienced core in place and will return manager Tito Vilanova.
Plus, Neymar knows exactly the type of system he is entering. Barcelona aren't going to stray from a tiki-taka approach with Lionel Messi as the primary offensive focal point just because Neymar is now at the club. While the Brazilian starlet will surely be given some freedom on the left wing to drift centrally and inter-change with Messi on the attack, he'll be expected to adapt to Barcelona's style; one he's had plenty of time to learn, study and admire from afar.
And that brings up another key point—his position on the left wing will absolutely be available to him at Barcelona unless he really struggles in his transition to the European game. At Real Madrid, that position is occupied by Cristiano Ronaldo at least for the time being , who has earned the right to play where he is most comfortable. Sure, could Ronaldo slide out to center forward? Could Neymar as well, or man the right side?
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