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The central defender has noticed a change in his compatriot. “Since the beginning of the season I’ve seen a determined Neymar,” Marquinhos explained ahead of the French Super Cup against Nantes. “Even during the holidays he worked hard to get fit again for the start of the season.”
Neymar will not have escaped the notice that PSG would have liked to have given him away this summer. In the absence of solvent interested parties, the club came to terms with the striker’s whereabouts.
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Marquinhos’ statements leave no doubt that Neymar wants to fight for his place in the team. “It’s an important season for him and for us. He knows it and we know it. We hope he’ll have a great season where he can show all his qualities.”
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On the past Asia tour, Neymar actually looked slimmer and fitter. In Monday’s friendly against Gamba Osaka, he scored two goals himself and set up another. And the noble technician also delivered in the Supercup. The South American scored a brace in the clear 4-0 win over Nantes (45’+5′, 82′, penalty). The rumors about his departure seem to motivate him additionally.
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