Summary

  • Neymar: "I am not motivated by money."

  • Champions League play-off draw: Hoffenheim v Liverpool

  • Celtic v Astana

  • Ties to be played on 15/16 and 22/23 August

  • Europa League play-off draw: Everton v Hajduk Split

  • Ties to be played on 17 and 24 August

  1. Postpublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    What about possible discrepancies in the deal?

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "There is only one decision that matters and that is with Uefa.

    "We are working very transparently with Uefa.

    "We don't care about speculation in the media. We care that what we are doing is transparent and completely legal."

  2. Postpublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "He was trying to delay the process out of respect for Barcelona's players and fans.

    "He left as a gentleman. It's not fair to compare him with other players.

    "We were putting pressure on him and his team to finish the deal but he really wanted to go in the right way.

    "I'm shocked by the question - I don't know how you can compare Neymar with others."

  3. Postpublished at 13:05 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    People at Barcelona are frustrated and are comparing you to Figo...

    Neymar: "I have done nothing bad. I am sad about the fact that the fans think that. I hope it is only a minority. I never lacked respect to the fans and I think every player should be allowed to stay or leave a club.

    "You are not obligated to remain at a club, if you wish to leave then the player has that right.

    "Once again, I want to thank the fans, the club, the players."

  4. Postpublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "There was a lot of pressure around me - I thought about everything.

    "It was one of the most difficult decisions of my life but I took it two days ago.

    "What I did at first was inform the coach of Barcelona [Ernesto Valverde]. He was the first to know. I respect the club and him very much.

    "Of course I'm very happy with my decision, I'm excited for the challenge.

    "Nothing is easy in life but God has something planned for me."

  5. Postpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "Me and Gerard Pique were having lunch together and he posted a picture. We were having fun, I told him not to do it (post the 'he stays' picture) because I did not make my decision. I was thinking about so much and he wanted to make a joke. He is one of my close friends. I wish him the best."

    Gerard Pique and NeymarImage source, AFP
  6. Postpublished at 13:02 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Will you sign any more players?

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "We have the biggest firework here and the media want more and more.

    "But let's focus - the world's best player is here and let's enjoy this transfer first."

  7. Postpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    What did you think about PSG when you played against them?

    Neymar: "Almost all the games I've played against PSG, I've been scoring goals against them

    "I feel privileged because we have high-quality players in our team and I'm looking forward to playing alongside them to help PSG.

    "Everyone wants to play with the best players in the world and we have some of the best here."

    NeymarImage source, AFP
  8. Postpublished at 12:59 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "We have a bit of pre-season and I only stopped practice for two days. I have seen the pitch and I am ready. I want to put my PSG shirt and boots on, but I will speak to the staff.

    "I do not know where I will play. I have not spoken to the coach about this yet. I will play in the position the coach chooses."

  9. Postpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "I feel like any other Brazilian citizen, I have a lot of happiness in me.

    "I thank God for showing me the path to follow to arrive here today.

    "I'm very happy to wear the PSG shirt and represent Brazil wherever I go."

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "He's already handsome but with the jersey on he looks very handsome."

  10. Postpublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Is there a release clause in Neymar's PSG contract?

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "We have put one in."

  11. Postpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    How does it feel to be the world's most expensive player ever? Will it be a burden?

    PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi: "Today is expensive but in tow or three years? I do not think it is expensive, we will definitely make more money. This is the power of PSG. It is an amazing transfer. We will be very transparent with Financial Fair Play, I have a strong team with me. If you are thinking about it, go have a coffee and don't worry about it."

    Neymar: "It is not a burden, I am 69kg and do not have a burden on my back."

    Neymar listens during a press conferenceImage source, AFP
  12. Postpublished at 12:55 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Only moving for money?

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "Neymar came here for motivation, a project that he believed in.

    "He can get much more money than we give him, that's for sure.

    "If he came for money, he could go to other clubs for even more money.

    "He wants trophies, he didn't come for money, he wants to write the history of this club."

  13. Postpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    What would you say to people who think you only came to PSG for the money?

    Neymar: "What I say to these people is they don't know anything about my personal life, I was never motivated by money.

    "What I think about is my happiness and together with my family, I want them to be happy.

    "If I was following the money, I would be somewhere else, with other clubs in other countries.

    "I'm really sad that people still think that way and I'm glad that PSG believe in me."

  14. Postpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Did you train all week? Are you ready to play tomorrow?

    Neymar: "I am hungry for football, I always want to play so yes, I am ready for tomorrow against Amiens.

    "I have a lot of friendship and respect towards the Barcelona fans and I was very happy for the four years. I am not sad, quite contrary I am very happy. I wrote my chapter there won trophies and helped them in the best possible way. You cannot make everyone happy.

    "Thank you to the Barca fans for their friendship."

    Neymar Jr Press ConferenceImage source, Reuters
  15. Postpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Would you have come to PSG without all the other Brazilians being here?

    Neymar: "To be really honest, that wouldn't have changed my approach.

    "Of course I have friends here, but I arrive here because the global environment is very positive.

    "It was not easy - I had to think a lot, I had to think what I wanted to do with my life.

    "A lot of people wanted me to talk about it but it's difficult to communicate when you're not 100% sure what you want to do.

    "But as soon as I made up my mind, I started communicating.

    "This is what my heart told me to do. I always ask my heart every day and my heart told me, 'Go to PSG.'"

  16. Postpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Who did you talk to at PSG that made you sign for the club?

    Neymar: "It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever taken. I was at a great club at Barcelona, I have friends there and it was not easy to leave at all. It was very tense moments, I had to think and re-think about what I wanted to do in my life, I leave very good friends behind, but that is football. Things go fast in football.

    "I want to thank all my friends at Barca, they welcomed me so well but it was the right time to leave. I spoke with the Brazilian players here and they were happy for me to come here."

    Neymar speaksImage source, Reuters
  17. Postpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "It's not as simple as saying the challenge was not big enough [for me to sign last year].

    "I felt in my heart this is the time to sign for PSG and I did it.

    "The challenge might be similar or even bigger this year.

    "I just want to start, train with my team-mates play games and be happy at the club."

  18. Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar: "This is for ambition, they have a similar ambition to mine. I want something bigger,a bigger challenge and my heart made that decision and made me follow. That is why I am here. I want to give my best to help the club win trophies.

    "I wanted to come to Paris and it was only linked to finding a new challenge. It is not because I was not THE star at Barcelona, I fitted in very well there. This is not what I am looking for here. PSG deserve trophies and I will have new trophies, this is what motivates me, I want to dream bigger."

    NeymarImage source, AFP
  19. Postpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    Neymar's opening remarks: "I'm very, very happy - thank you very much Mr Chairman for those kind words.

    "Thanks for this new challenge - I'm really happy to come to Paris, to PSG, which is a great club in a wonderful city.

    "I really can't describe what I'm feeling in my heart.

    "I'm really looking forward to practice with my new team-mates, to play games and achieve the objectives I have."

  20. Postpublished at 12:42 British Summer Time 4 August 2017

    PSG chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi: "I am very happy to be here to present Neymar to you all.

    "Neymar is an idol for the whole world for football and sports lovers. For me personally, Neymar is the best player in the world.

    "He has brought so much positive things already and our fans have dreamed of having him here. That is a reality now.

    "Our project is getting bigger and stronger and our league championship is getting more visibility worldwide.

    "Neymar signed with us to win all the trophies and we want to write history for Paris.

    "Thank you Neymar for coming here. Welcome to your new home."

    NeymarImage source, AFP