Neymar: I was really struck by how down-to-earth Barça players were

Neymar: I was really struck by how down-to-earth Barça players were

The forward explained why he expected to be intimidated by his new team-mates back in 2013

Brazil star Neymar signed his new contract with Barcelona on Friday, linking him to the club until 2021. However, before the deal was signed, Barça TV offered a glimpse of an interview which will be shown in full later on Friday.

Neymar spoke about how happy he is to renew. "I feel happy to sign the new contract. I'm at home at Baça," he commented. He also spoke about his first sensations at the club. 

"Before I came to Barça I already knew they were a massive club. The players here are incredible and, from the outside, that intimidated me a bit before coming here. But as soon as I entered the dressing room it was clear how down-to-earth the players, now friends, were. I was really struck by that and it helped me to settle in."

Now Neymar has become one of the most important players in the Barça dressing room. 

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