The article discusses the high-profile transfer that almost occurred between Neymar Junior and Bayern Munich in 2013. Neymar revealed that Pep Guardiola sought to bring him to the club but ultimately, he opted for FC Barcelona. Discussions took place at an early morning phone call with his father, where Guardiola outlined his vision for Neymar's potential impact at Bayern. The article raises questions about whether Neymar declined the move or if Bayern opted not to pursue him, reflecting on what the team's dynamics might have looked like with Neymar in their ranks.
"I almost went to Bayern [in 2013] because of Guardiola," the Brazil star said, via @iMiaSanMia. "I was in Switzerland to receive the Puskas award and was in my room..."
"He took his laptop, paper, and told me everything. He said that if I didn't score 60 goals in a year, he would change teams..."
"I asked him which club he was going to, and he said he couldn't tell me. I asked him 'please', and he said he was going to sign for Bayern."
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