Neymar signed a five-year contract with club president Mr.Sandro Rosell after choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid in an bidding war between the fierce Spanish rivals.
Formalities done, the 21-year-old striker sprinted onto the Camp Nou pitch for the first time in his new Barcelona kit bearing the No. 11 and the name "Neymar J.r" on the back.
"I am very happy, very moved to be a Barcelona player and fulfil my dream," Neymar told the thousands of fans who turned out to welcome him.
Neymar made it clear that he knows that, at least for now, he will have to play second fiddle to Messi.
With the traditional thumbs-up welcome shoot done, Neymar stepped forward and waved over the mob of photographers to the hundreds of fans who had gathered wearing Brazil and Barcelona jerseys and chanting his name. He was then rushed through two medical exams and back to the office to sign the deal.
Even before making it official, Neymar's new teammates had given him their vote of confidence.
Earlier Monday, Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta said Neymar is coming "to the best place to grow," and that he expects him to become even better when paired in attack with Messi, the four-time world player of the year.
No one can wait to see Neymar j.r play his first match with messi most probably in china with their new Kit and new sponsor Qatar Airways.
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