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Cristiano Ronaldo: Neymar makes Serie A prediction over Juventus transfer
NEYMAR has revealed how Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus will make him fall in love with Italian football again.
Ronaldo: Juventus move wasn't a difficult decision to make
Ronaldo completed an £88million switch to Juventus from Real Madrid earlier this month, ending his nine-year stay in the Spanish capital.
The 33-year-old who guided Real to three Champions League succress on the trot, will be looking to add to his huge trophy haul in Turin.
Neymar, meanwhile, found a new challenge when he swapped Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain last season.
While Italian football hasn’t been so fashionable in recent years, Neymar is adamant Ronaldo’s transfer will have changed perceptions of the league.
t will again be the Italian football that I watched when I was a child because Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player
And Neymar feels the move will help rekindle his love of Serie A.
“I think Cristiano Ronaldo will change Italian football," Neymar said.
"It will again be the Italian football that I watched when I was a child because Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player.
“He is a legend in football, a genius.
“I'm happy for his decision.
"I think it is a difficult decision for him so I wish him good luck but not against Paris."