AJAX HERO BACKS BARCA

Barcelona spent a huge amount of money in trying to bring Neymar and they were ultimately successful to be competitors like Real Madrid for his signature. It has been reported that they have spent close to € 87 million in securing Neymar from Brazil.

He has been extremely good for the club in the opening half of the season and it has helped Barcelona go top of the table – albeit on goal difference. Neymar has already scored 11 goals and created 10 more in just 26 appearances for the club. He has now been compared with former Barcelona great Johan Cruyff by midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

Barcelona spent a huge amount of money in trying to bring Neymar and they were ultimately successful to be competitors like Real Madrid for his signature. It has been reported that they have spent close to € 87 million in securing Neymar from Brazil.

He has been extremely good for the club in the opening half of the season and it has helped Barcelona go top of the table – albeit on goal difference. Neymar has already scored 11 goals and created 10 more in just 26 appearances for the club. He has now been compared with former Barcelona great Johan Cruyff by midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

The former Arsenal man says that Neymar is very much similar to Cruyff because he plays with the same guile and composure that the Dutchman showed during his time at the club. Cruyff went on to be recognised as some of the greatest players ever and Fabregas reckons that Neymar can follow in his footsteps. The 21-year-old is currently on the sidelines after being injured in a recent match. He is expected to return to first-team action just in time for the Champions league clash with Manchester City.

Cruyff spent five seasons at Barcelona, while he also returned to the club as a manager. Until now, he has been involved in the Barcelona board because leaving due to ideology clashes.
“He reminds me of Cruyff. I never got to see him play live, but Cruyff had an incredible change of rhythm, like [Neymar]. He starts fast, slows down suddenly, then starts again with a lot of speed. I also remember him having the same speed when driving [forward],” said Fabregas.

Fabregas himself has been brilliant for Barca this season. After being linked with Manchester United throughout this summer, he has been an ever present for Gerardo Martino’s team.