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By Stefan Coerts<\/h3>\n

7 Jun 2011 13:52:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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International friendly, Scotland v Brazil, Neymar<\/p>\n

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Wagner Ribeiro, the agent of Santos<\/a> sensation Neymar<\/a>, has voiced his opinion that the 19-year-old attacker resembles Barcelona<\/a>‘s Lionel Messi<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Brazil international has developed into one of the most highly-rated players around following his rise to prominence in his homeland, and is continually linked with a move to Europe, with Chelsea thought to be among the front-runners for his signature.<\/p>\n

“Neymar is exactly like Messi in my opinion. He will soon be the best player in the world. He is a player unlike any other player. He is only 19-years-old, but all the big clubs already want him,” said Ribeiro to La Cope<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Ribeiro then responded to the rumours linking Neymar with a move to Spanish titans Real Madrid, and made it clear that the Copa del Rey winners have not yet been in touch.<\/p>\n

“Real Madrid have not contacted me or Neymar. Nobody has called us to discuss a transfer. He just wants to focus on winning the Copa Libertadores now. There is too much at stake to talk about a transfer.”<\/p>\n

Santos take on Penarol in the final of South America’s elite tournament. They first meet the Uruguayans on June 15 before hosting them seven days later for the second-leg.<\/p>\n

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