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Brazil legend Ronaldo: Neymar's Barcelona exit was like mine

Former Brazil star Ronaldo believes Neymar's sensational world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain was similar to his own Barcelona exit.

Ronaldo enjoyed one extraordinary season at Camp Nou, scoring 34 La Liga goals in 37 appearances before leaving for Inter ahead of the 1997-98 campaign.

His form at Barca helped him become FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997, but he grew unhappy and contract negotiations broke down, with Inter then swooping in to pay his release clause.

Neymar's €222 million switch shocked the football world in August, with Barca adamant PSG were flouting Financial Fair Play regulations.