Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba has paid tribute to former teammate Neymar.

The PSG star has been linked with a return to Barca this summer.

"There are some players who choose other things and have other goals," Alba said.

"But it's clear that he was a unique player and that he gave us a lot."

With Barcelona currently topping the table, the left-back believes they're ready to compete for silverware.

"I've seen the team with a lot of desire," Alba told TVE.

"I think we've come back very well physically and mentally we're in a better place than when we left."