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I stayed at Barcelona: Neymar

The past summer was one of contrast for Neymar, who faced numerous questions over his future in between major titles with Barcelona and the Brazilian Olympic football team.Paris Saint-Germain were at the front of the queue for the winger, putting a 40 million euro five-year contract in front of Neymar, who was reportedly tempted by the prospect of moving to France.‘Yes, we had many conversations with many people,’ the 24-year-old told the assembled press. ‘It was not just one.‘But I chose to stay at Barcelona because I feel at home and am very happy here, with my teammates and with my life here.‘I do not see [my future] outside of Barcelona, I cannot imagine that. I hope to help the team more and more.’Part of the problem for Neymar is the continued presence of Lionel Messi, who is assured of the limelight at the Camp Nou, a fact which the Brazilian claims doesn’t bother him.‘It’s very easy to play with [Messi] and we understand each other very well on the pitch,’ added Neymar.‘It’s about companionship, we talk a lot and he knows when myself or Luis Suarez can join in.’Helping himself to a goal and four assists against Celtic in midweek, next up for Barcelona and Neymar is a trip to LaLiga newboys Leganes on Saturday.