Monday 27 May 2013 08:56, UK
Brazilian striker Neymar has confirmed he will be joining Barcelona next season and will sign his contract on Monday.
A Barcelona statement read: "FC Barcelona and Santos have agreed to terms for Neymar da Silva Santos Junior. "The Brazilian forward will don the Blaugrana strip for the next five seasons. The 21-year old is one of the most promising footballers on the planet." And Neymar added: "I want to thank the fans of Santos for these incredible nine years. My feeling for the club and the fans will never change. It is eternal! "Only a club like Santos FC could give me everything I have experienced on and off the field. I thank the wonderful fans who supported me even in the most difficult moments. "Titles, goals, dribbling, celebrations and songs that fans created for me will be forever in my heart..."
