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Neymar Reportedly Wanted to Replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly met with Neymar's father to discuss the possibility of the Brazilian replacing Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to Mundo Deportivo's Francesc Aguilar (h/t MailOnline's Matt Maltby), the pair have held talks with Perez still interested in Neymar after being beaten to his signature by Barcelona in 2013, albeit the forward would only join upon the expiration of Ronaldo's contract in 2021.

The 25-year-old has settled in well at Paris Saint-Germain, aside from reported disputes with Edinson Cavani over set-piece duties, and he is said to be close with compatriots Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Lucas Moura and Marquinhos.