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Santos president De Oliveira tells Chelsea, Real Madrid to forget Neymar

Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira insists they will reject all offers for Neymar.

Chelsea and Real Madrid are battling for Neymar, but De Oliveira claims the 19-year-old will stay regardless and spearhead their challenge in December's Club World Cup.

In a statement, he said: "In light of continuous speculation in the national and international press about the future of our player, I feel obliged to communicate the departure of Neymar is non-negotiable.

"Neymar is a media phenomenon known throughout the world. His talent for brilliant moves on the field is proportional to his charisma."

The player's agent Wagner Ribeiro added: "There is very little chance to go to Europe now.

"It would not be good for the boy.

"The player is not a mercenary. It is not so simple that he would take the money and leave.

"He must be in agreement with all conditions of the transfer."

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