Zinedine Zidane backing Neymar signing

July 09, 2011 • • min read

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Former Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane has admitted Los Blancos are interested in signing Brazilian star Neymar.


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The 19-year-old has became one of the hottest property in world football after his impressive displays for Santos and Brazil over the last 12 months.

His agent revealed earlier this week that Barcelona and Real were both vying to sign his client, who has a €45 million release clause.

Speaking at the presentation of the television programme Football Cracks, Zidane said: "He is similar to Robinho, but he scores more goals.

"Neymar is a player who could be interesting for Real Madrid.

"It's normal that everyone wants Neymar, but we have to see what the club decides. We have to take things step by step."