Neymar and his agent confirm SPORT exclusive over contract renewal

Neymar and his agent confirm SPORT exclusive over contract renewal

Both Neymar and his agent Wagner Ribeiro have confirmed the Sport exclusive that the Barcelona and Brazil star is very close to extending his contract until June 2020. 

That's a two year extension to the end of his current deal, which expires on June 30, 2018. 

From Brazil the player was excited to explain how things are coming along and spoke about the future.

"I could not be happier in Barcelona," he said during the inauguration of the Neymar Jr Institute in the city of Praia Grande, near to Santos.

On the renewal, Neymar was brief but clear. "When we talk to the club, I will renew," he stated, talking about a planned meeting between the two sides in the coming weeks.

Ribeiro, meanwhile, acknowledged that Neymar had improved greatly in this second year at Barcelona. 

"Of course Barcelona wants to renew him," said Neymar's representative, before acknowledging that both club and player are close to reaching an agreement.

With 14 goals, Neymar is just one away from equalling his total from all the matches he played for Barcelona last season, showing his development. 

Barcelona know the 22 year old forward is key to their future so are moving to avoid later surprises.