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Who is David Neres? Ajax’s new Brazilian sensation who’s been compared to Neymar

The 20-year-old Brazilian has had an immediate impact in the Dutch capital, having become the most expensive foreign signing in league history

If precedent is anything to go by, the early signs suggest David Neres can become a true superstar in the Eredivisie.

Just like former PSV hero Mateja Kezman before him, Neres is now the most expensive foreign signing in Eredivisie history. He will certainly be hoping to match the Chelsea man’s astonishing goalscoring record in Netherlands, although he will also endeavour to be a success in a bigger league later in his career.

As a winger, topping the goalscoring charts will not be Neres’ top priority - although he has already shown in becoming the first Ajax player since Luis Suarez to score three goals in his first three Eredivisie starts that he can be a master marksman.