Neymar Jr.: "I almost went to Bayern Munich because of Pep Guardiola. After I won the Puskás award, my dad kept calling me at 2AM. I answered; he told me to open the door. I was in boxers. It was my dad, Guardiola & translator.
He said, “I want to take you to whatever club I go to. I will make you the best player in the world.” He shows me a paper, opens his laptop, and tells me where I’d play. He said, “If you don’t score 60 goals in a season, I’ll change my name.” I was okay, but what team? He said I can’t tell you yet because it’s not out yet. I convinced him; he said, “I’m signing with Bayern Munich. I know it was a cold city, but I’ll take care of you.” In the end I decided on Barcelona.”
Neymar Jr.: "I almost went to Bayern Munich because of Pep Guardiola. After I won the Puskás award, my dad kept calling me at 2AM. I answered; he told me to open the door. I was in boxers. It was my dad, Guardiola & translator.
He said, “I want to take you to whatever club I go to. I will make you the best player in the world.” He shows me a paper, opens his laptop, and tells me where I’d play. He said, “If you don’t score 60 goals in a season, I’ll change my name.” I was okay, but what team? He said I can’t tell you yet because it’s not out yet. I convinced him; he said, “I’m signing with Bayern Munich. I know it was a cold city, but I’ll take care of you.” In the end I decided on Barcelona.”