London: Brazilian football legend Pele has reaffirmed his belief that Santos star Neymar isn't ready for the English Premier League yet. Spanish giants Barcelona are favourites for the Brazilian hot-shot, though English duo of Chelsea and Manchester United are also being linked with Neymar this season.
"I disagree that Neymar should leave for Europe now. Last year Neymar's agent spoke to his father, because he had an offer to go to England," Pele told Fox Sports.
"When I found out, I went to see them and told them it wasn't the right time to make the leap into English football, because it's very tough and Neymar, who is an excellent player, isn't physically up to it."
Meanwhile, Neymar was quoted by Sport saying, "I want to learn a worldwide language like English. I would love to learn English and also Spanish, but between travelling with football, my family and my child I have not time to do so. I hope that I can organise things and do a course."
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