In Paris, the semi-final in the Champions League between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City on Wednesday evening is being watched with confidence. On the French side, all hope is pinned on Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, who claimed an important role in the quarterfinals against Bayern Munich, after falling in the final against the German superpower last year. Neymar even dares to claim that there is currently no better duo in football than the duo he forms with Mbappé.
“Our relationship has always been very good since his arrival,” Neymar confirms at the closing press conference in the run-up to the duel with City in front of the microphone of RMC Sport. “We have been playing together for four years now and are making history with the club. Mbappé is a player who always achieves a high level, I enjoy playing with him. I hope we will continue to play together for many years to come, because it is difficult to meet someone. to find who it clicks as well as with him. I see no better duo than us in football at the moment, “said the Brazilian confidently.
Neymar had to miss a large number of games at the beginning of this year due to injuries, but seems to have regained his old form. He has already managed to win the Champions League with Barcelona in the past and hopes to be able to repeat that trick with PSG. “Whether this is the best PSG I’ve played in since I’ve been here? Absolutely. This is a team that is much better prepared and knows what needs to be done. Last year we were in the final and we hope to be there again this year. I have every confidence in it. In my teammates and in the team. We will reach that final. “
Meanwhile, there is a lot of speculation in the media about the contract extension of Neymar and Mbappé. It would only be a matter of time before the attacking duo sign a new alliance in Paris. At the same time, the negotiations are a bit difficult. “We are in talks with PSG,” admits Neymar. “There is no rush. It’s almost done. I feel really happy at Paris Saint-Germain. Let’s hope the fans can get back to the stadium soon, so they can be closer to us to support and encourage us during the games.”
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