Vilanova: Neymar chose sport over money by joining Barca
The 44-year-old feels the Brazilian will improve his side's chances of silverware in the future and paid tribute to outgoing Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova believes that Neymar chose sporting opportunities over financial gain by joining the club ahead of Real Madrid. The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the Liga champions after Santos accepted a €28 million offer earlier this week , and the trainer was thrilled to beat off rival suitors to capture their long-term transfer target. "We have to congratulate the technical staff for the signing of Neymar," he told reporters after his side's 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday. "It is an important signing. We have been very attentive for some time because he could have had other, and better, proposals. "I also have to congratulate Neymar for choosing a sporting project and not a financial one. I have confidence he will do well in Europe and he will h...