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Five reasons Neymar should join Manchester United

By Roy Emanuel

Aug 20, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Brazil forward Neymar (10) reacts against Germany in the men's gold medal match during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracana. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Brazil forward Neymar (10) reacts against Germany in the men's gold medal match during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracana. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 16: A general view of Old Trafford ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and FK Rostov at Old Trafford on March 16, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 16: A general view of Old Trafford ahead of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and FK Rostov at Old Trafford on March 16, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Lewis – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) /

A new challenge

Neymar has achieved tremendous success for Barcelona, now in his fourth season at the Camp Nou. The 25-year-old has captured two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey crowns, one FIFA Club World Cup and lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy in 2015.

Despite this amazing period of dominance, the Brazilian may find himself ready for a new challenge in his playing career. Insert Manchester United and the English Premier League.

The Spanish first division is a different beast than that of the Premier League, as players are often given a bit more time and space on the ball. The frenetic pace and physicality of the English top flight makes for a much different atmosphere, and one that Neymar is certainly intrigued by.

Barcelona’s global appeal and popularity are not to be underestimated or underrated, but Manchester United will allow Neymar to still be a global force. The days of Sir Alex Ferguson set the bar high at Old Trafford, but Neymar may be anxious to be a part of the squad that brings the success of those days back along with Jose Mourinho.

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The approaching summer transfer window will be a hectic time as always. But a move to Manchester United for Neymar would see reactions perhaps unlike any other player before.

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