Neymar's father: I urged Neymar to stay at Barcelona

Neymar was told to turn down a world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain and stay at Barcelona by his father, the latter says.

Neymar has had an impressive start to live in the French capital, scoring six goals and setting up five in six Ligue 1 games, with a further two strikes and assists in the Champions League.

The Brazil star continues to dominate the headlines, but his agent and father has admitted that he had urged him to avoid taking the gamble when PSG's interest emerged.

"I was the one who hesitated until the last moment," he told TF1's 'Telefoot'. "I told him that the best choice was to stay but he wanted to take a risk.

"It was difficult, but Neymar wanted this challenge and we supported him.

"We were all proud when he was presented at PSG. To see Neymar projected onto the Eiffel Tower was incredible. He loves everything here."

UCJ, UNILORIN.