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Real Madrid Transfer News: Neymar Boast Made by Roberto Carlos

Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has bullishly claimed he will convince Barcelona star Neymar to turn his back on his current employers and join their bitter rivals.

According to AS journalist Javier Matallanas (h/t Sport), Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is set on bringing Neymar to the Spanish capital. Carlos—who spent 11 memorable years at the Santiago Bernabeu—is hoping to seal a coaching role, from which he can speed the deal along:

“I can make Neymar come [to] Real Madrid,” boasted the Brazilian on Punto Pelota (h/t Sport).