Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims that Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore is already superior to the much-sought-after Santos star Neymar.
Zamparini believes Pastore, who turned 22 this week, will become one of the best players in the world in the next few years.
He told reporters: "Pastore is worth two Neymars. He is one of those who will win the Ballon d'Or in the coming years. He is a champion.
"Like him there are only (Lionel) Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, (Andrés) Iniesta, (Wayne) Rooney - and this quality player is only 22 years old."
The highly-rated playmaker, who is under contract at Palermo until 2015, is a target of top European clubs, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all reportedly in the race to sign him.
Zamparini added: "I spoke with his agent on Wednesday and there are six or seven clubs on him, a couple have backing from the sheikhs.
"He is destined for a great team and in the end I think he will head to England or Spain."
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Zamparini believes Pastore, who turned 22 this week, will become one of the best players in the world in the next few years.
He told reporters: "Pastore is worth two Neymars. He is one of those who will win the Ballon d'Or in the coming years. He is a champion.
"Like him there are only (Lionel) Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, (Andrés) Iniesta, (Wayne) Rooney - and this quality player is only 22 years old."
The highly-rated playmaker, who is under contract at Palermo until 2015, is a target of top European clubs, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all reportedly in the race to sign him.
Zamparini added: "I spoke with his agent on Wednesday and there are six or seven clubs on him, a couple have backing from the sheikhs.
"He is destined for a great team and in the end I think he will head to England or Spain."
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