Florentino Perez talks about Real Madrid move for Neymar, and other transfer news and rumours of the day - 8th December 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So, let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on December 8th, 2017:
La Liga
Florentino Perez launches Neymar charm offensive
Neymar has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since the past month or so. And now club president Florentino Perez has appeared to open the door for the Brazilian to move back to Spain next summer. Perez has today revealed that if Neymar wants to win the coveted Ballon d'Or, he should join Real Madrid to complete his dream.
Speaking to a Madrid radio channel, Perez said about Neymar, "Being in Madrid would make it easier to win the Ballon d'Or. Madrid is a club that gives a big player everything they need to do so. Everyone knows I wanted to sign him."
Steven N'Zonzi reveals that he will leave Sevilla in January
All the rumours about a rift between N'Zonzi and Eduardo Berizzo - the Sevilla manager have turned out to be true as the player has now revealed that he will leave the La Liga side in January. In an interview with France Football, N'Zonzi has said that his time in Seville is coming to an end due to his clashes with the management.
The midfielder said, “My future is elsewhere, we just have to wait until December passes and everything will end. There is little time left, only until December finishes. And it’s better that my time at Sevilla stops then."