From 2011 to 2019, Juanfran played at Atlético de Madrid. This allowed him to cross paths with Neymar, who was at FC Barcelona between 2013 and 2017. Today in São Paulo, the 35-year-old Spanish international gave an interview in which he talks about his duels with the star Brazilian. Difficult oppositions, because of the quality of his opponent and his style of play.
“On the pitch, I wish everyone could come face to face with him. It’s very difficult. When I faced him he was young and even stronger than now, even though he’s more mature now. ‘hui “, he first declared in this interview broadcast Thursday on the YouTube channel Clear.
“Today I have no problem with him”
Then without bitterness, and even with a smile, Juanfran explained that Neymar found it “amusing” to put his adversaries through an ordeal: “I had a lot of bickering with him, but it remained on the ground. hui no problem with him and I wish him the best. (…) It is very difficult to play against him. He has a game which provokes those who defend against him. He likes it, yes. It is his way of playing “.
Juanfran played 355 matches with Atlético de Madrid, where he distinguished himself by scoring six goals and around 40 assists. He had been part of the champion team of Spain in 2014, but also of those who won the Europa League in 2012 and 2018.
