Spain Prime Minister: Neymar shouldn’t come to Real Madrid
Madrid president Florentino Perez has made numerous attempts over the years to sign Neymar, even after his controversial transfer from Santos to La Liga rivals Barcelona in 2013. Since Neymar joined PSG in a record €222 million deal last summer, Perez, club captain Sergio Ramos and Madrid's Brazil internationals Casemiro and Marcelo have all spoken about the possibility of the Brazilian playing at the Bernabeu.
Speaking to AS, Rajoy said, “I wouldn't like to see Neymar in the white shirt. I don't know about [Kylian Mbappe] but Bale, Benzema and Cristiano were great, and within a few months, people are doubting them. We should have a bit more perspective. I believe in them.”
Rajoy admitted that PSG's form so far this year was much better, but recalled that Madrid often saved their season by lifting themselves in Europe.