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Barcelona don't need to sign Neymar if Fati keeps starring, says Rivaldo

Rivaldo has suggested that Barcelona won't need to go back in for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar if Ansu Fati continues to make waves at Camp Nou.

Barca tried to bring the 27-year-old back to the club over the summer transfer window, although were ultimately unable to agree a deal with the Ligue 1 champions.

Injuries to Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele opened the door to 16-year-old Fati to get a chance in the first team - an opportunity he's grabbed with both hands.

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In a hugely impressive start to life at Camp Nou, Fati has already scored twice in the first three La Liga appearances of his career but Rivaldo has urged supporters not to expect too much, too soon.