Neymar

[conormcfc]

Can't believe I've just read someone write that Xavi and Bale are more marketable than Neymar.

 

[Lazy]

Enter Manchester City, who have placed themselves in prime position to sign the centre-forward as they are believed to be preparing a mind-blowing €138M bid, according to Spanish TV programme Punto Pelota.

Lol at that,Thats really going to happen with FFP. Wait a year and could get Bale for 50, add Falcoa for 50 and leaves 38 mill spare. Laughable claim

You say that though but Neymar is the most marketable athlete/ sportsman in the world, if he is marketed correctly you would make the transfer back and more... the image and profile of the club would become so big in South America let alone Europe and Asia.

Huge, huge gamble though.

Is he though? Really? Surely Ronaldo, Messi, Xavi, our very own Agueroooo plus quite a few others (Bale?) are more marketable, and better players. What is so good about Neymar? He's just a young, average striker who's only proven in his home league. I just don't get all the hype. If anyone spent £30m+ on him instead of Bale or Falcao they must be mad.

Guess I'll leave this here...

Brazilian star Neymar is the most marketable sportsperson in the world.

The Santos striker has been placed ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi, Usain Bolt and Lewis Hamilton at the top of SportsPro magazine's top 50 most marketable athletes.

But why is a 21-year-old who has never played club football outside of Brazil or featured in a major international tournament considered more valuable than some of the greatest athletes across the sporting world?

David Cushnan, SportsPro editor-in-chief, explains that there are three key reasons why Neymar, who also topped the list last year, earned his position.

'Essentially the crux of it is we are trying to predict marketing value over the next three years. We're trying to forecast who is going to be worth investing from a sponsorship point of view but also who perhaps offers real value for money.

'Our feeling is that Neymar has the World Cup coming up next year, where he's going to be the star at home, he's a megastar in Brazil.

'He still has this big move to come, probably to Barcelona, that will launch him to whole new level of fame. And there is no doubt that Messi is the more talented player but you can make the argument he is not particularly charismatic off the pitch, not animated or confident in front of the camera.

You can't ignore him but when it comes to marketing our conclusion was Neymar. From a marketability and brand appeal point of view, if you're picking someone for three years he's the guy.'

Here's the link if you want to read the rest

<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2323701/Neymar-words-marketable-athlete.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/articl ... hlete.html</a>

 

[sam-caddick]

Enter Manchester City, who have placed themselves in prime position to sign the centre-forward as they are believed to be preparing a mind-blowing €138M bid, according to Spanish TV programme Punto Pelota.

Lol at that,Thats really going to happen with FFP. Wait a year and could get Bale for 50, add Falcoa for 50 and leaves 38 mill spare. Laughable claim

You say that though but Neymar is the most marketable athlete/ sportsman in the world, if he is marketed correctly you would make the transfer back and more... the image and profile of the club would become so big in South America let alone Europe and Asia.

Huge, huge gamble though.

Is he though? Really? Surely Ronaldo, Messi, Xavi, our very own Agueroooo plus quite a few others (Bale?) are more marketable, and better players. What is so good about Neymar? He's just a young, average striker who's only proven in his home league. I just don't get all the hype. If anyone spent £30m+ on him instead of Bale or Falcao they must be mad.

http://www.sportspromedia.com/notes...ains_title_of_worlds_most_marketable_athlete/

 

[Marvin]

Therefore he goes to Spain

Huge links between Spain and South America.

 

[Jack Wills]

Can't believe I've just read someone write that Xavi and Bale are more marketable than Neymar.

Why not? What's so good about him? He's just a Brazilian Wellbeck. Over-rated and with daft hair.

Xavi and Bale are both far better players than Neymar. And I'd much rather we sign someone who will improve our team. Not convinced Neymar would, but Cavani, Falcao or Bale definitely would.

 

[Deleted member 52846]

Can't believe I've just read someone write that Xavi and Bale are more marketable than Neymar.

Why not? What's so good about him? He's just a Brazilian Wellbeck. Over-rated and with daft hair.

Xavi and Bale are both far better players than Neymar. And I'd much rather we sign someone who will improve our team. Not convinced Neymar would, but Cavani, Falcao or Bale definitely would.

You don't have to be that good to be marketable. Look at Beckham; he was a good steady player but nowt particularly special. I could easily name 25 better players from his era...yet he has been marketable beyond belief.

Neymar is the biggest star in South America, bigger than any film stars, boxers and Formula One drivers.

 

[pee dubya]

Can't believe I've just read someone write that Xavi and Bale are more marketable than Neymar.

Why not? What's so good about him? He's just a Brazilian Wellbeck. Over-rated and with daft hair.

Xavi and Bale are both far better players than Neymar. And I'd much rather we sign someone who will improve our team. Not convinced Neymar would, but Cavani, Falcao or Bale definitely would.

You don't have to be that good to be marketable. Look at Beckham; he was a good steady player but nowt particularly special. I could easily name 25 better players from his era...yet he has been marketable beyond belief.

Neymar is the biggest star in South America, bigger than any film stars, boxers and Formula One drivers.

Is that true? It can only because Brazil has more than half the population of the entire continent, i think Aguero is bigger in Argentina, Falcao in Colombia, Valencia in Ecuador etc.

And the Brazilian Welbeck, there's some proper shite written on here at times.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Unbelievable player and incredibly marketable but 138m euros is £118m.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Those who doubt this guy or dont really know about him habe a look at these clips from recent international friendlies. Yes they're friendlies but it's beyond doubt he has vast ability.

What I like about him is he is so attack minded - every time he gets it his default setting is attack.

I also like the way seems to always find space, but can even operate well in tight spaces and when heavily marked.

Extremely confident on the ball and has the skill to back it up.

For those moaning that he's a soft **** you'll notice he gets put on his arse several times in each clip but just gets on with it.

Fucking outrageous player. I think he's a joy to watch.

That price is to though.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWzcE3ebavM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Qm1-hXqa4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGHlSbu0DA[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOQLepBxTDc[/youtube]

 

[Cheadle Blue]

Those who doubt this guy or dont really know about him habe a look at these clips from recent international friendlies. Yes they're friendlies but it's beyond doubt he has vast ability.

What I like about him is he is so attack minded - every time he gets it his default setting is attack.

I also like the way seems to always find space, but can even operate well in tight spaces and when heavily marked.

Extremely confident on the ball and has the skill to back it up.

For those moaning that he's a soft **** you'll notice he gets put on his arse several times in each clip but just gets on with it.

Fucking outrageous player. I think he's a joy to watch.

That price is to though.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWzcE3ebavM[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Qm1-hXqa4[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGHlSbu0DA[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOQLepBxTDc[/youtube]

after than england clip, i wouldn't pay £138 quid!

 

[conormcfc]

Can't believe I've just read someone write that Xavi and Bale are more marketable than Neymar.

Why not? What's so good about him? He's just a Brazilian Wellbeck. Over-rated and with daft hair.

Xavi and Bale are both far better players than Neymar. And I'd much rather we sign someone who will improve our team. Not convinced Neymar would, but Cavani, Falcao or Bale definitely would.

Fucking hell, it gets worse. Brazilian Welbeck.

WATCH HIM PLAY.

 

[kanovic]

His going to Barca!

 

[The Colonel]

Graham hunter on ts has just said that we're looking to pay barca £40m to remove the pre agreement and santos the £60m. To quote him 'believe me this is going on'...

 

[Uwe's 80s mullet]

Graham hunter on ts has just said that we're looking to pay barca £40m to remove the pre agreement and santos the £60m. To quote him 'believe me this is going on'...

Sounds absolute fucking nonsense to me.

 

[CH Blue]

I'm pretty sure Graham Hunter just said that REAL MADRID will pay the 40 M to Barca and then will pay Santos the 60M. City nailed on for Pelligrini with Isco in tow. Again repeated that Pelligrini is the business and will manage with distinction at City

 

[BibbyBlue85]

Graham hunter on ts has just said that we're looking to pay barca £40m to remove the pre agreement and santos the £60m. To quote him 'believe me this is going on'...

Sounds absolute fucking nonsense to me.

Me too but it's sounds that mental it may actually have truth to it. Txiki has courted Neymar for years and maybe just maybe he is working on the deal. Imagine having Neymar here with all the exposure he will generate. The face of Brazil 2014 being a City player?? Surely not.............. Maybe just maybe

 

[Syth]

Graham hunter on ts has just said that we're looking to pay barca £40m to remove the pre agreement and santos the £60m. To quote him 'believe me this is going on'...

Sounds absolute fucking nonsense to me.

And to me!

 

[Kompany is King]

Neymar & Cavani?

I guess Neymar is 'bigger than Cavani'.

Neymar would get the World looking at us. Face of 2014 World Cup as a City player. Massive marketing world wide.<br /><br />-- Wed May 22, 2013 9:40 am --<br /><br />Neymar & Cavani?

I guess Neymar is 'bigger than Cavani'.

Neymar would get the World looking at us. Face of 2014 World Cup as a City player. Massive marketing world wide.

 

[Claytop]

We could potentially sign Bale and Falcao for this reported 100m.

Not a chance.

 

[leetollerfield]

Great player for Santos and sometimes Brazil but I very much doubt he would show his true potential in Europe at this age. Especially in the EPL. Maybe if Santos offered him a new contract untill he was, say, 24 then maybe he will have the maturity and the physical improvements needed to shine in the EPL.

Just my opinion.

P.S I read (I think on goal.com or ESPN) that he was binning off all speculation until after 2014 WC.