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Neymar excited by prospect of playing with Barcelona stars

Santos star Neymar has spoken of his move to Barcelona.

Neymar was discussing his move during a sponsor's function yesterday.

"I'm very pleased because I'm realising my dream of playing for Barça.

"I'm looking forward to playing with them. Just thinking about it gives me that butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling," said the 21-year-old on playing with Leo Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández, Dani Alves and Adriano, among others.

After his last match with Santos, he noted that playing for FC Barcelona had always been a dream.

"It's my dream to play for Barça. I thank God for making this possible. Playing with Messi, Xavi and Iniesta is an honour."

Lastly, Neymar added "I'm very grateful to Santos, and now I'm thinking about Barça."

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