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Santos starlet Neymar to remain in Brazil

Santos young gun Nermay is set to deny the advances of West Ham United and remain in Brazil.

The 18-year old has been pursued by the Hammers in recent months who launched a £12million bid for his services but he has stated that he would like to stay with Santos for the time being.

"I don't know anything and I want to stay with Santos," said Neymar.

Neymar's agent, Wagner Ribeiro, admitted that West Ham had made a nice offer but said his client would further his development in Brazil before moving to a bigger club in the future.

"It is a very good proposal," Ribeiro told Globosporte.

"He would fit in there for a while, and then reach for a big team in a short space of time.

"Indeed it is the dream of any player that has been offered - the chance to play for one of Europe's biggest club's and the chance to compete for major titles.

"They [West Ham] will make a new offer for sure, but we will respect Santos - Neymar has a contract with the club and it needs to be respected."

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