Chelsea wanted to sign Neymar and Coutinho

Celtic manager and former Chelsea youth team coach, Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Chelsea were well aware of the talents of Neymar and Coutinho and wanted to sign. Neymar was rumoured to be wanted by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich throughout his time in Brazil with Santos.
Rodgers told the Scottish Sun: "When we were at Chelsea we were aware of Neymar and Coutinho. Lee came back from a trip and mentioned them. Neymar was in first teams young, he wanted to stay in Brazil before moving.

"He has everything. He’s like a motorbike, he’s so fast and balanced, left foot, right foot. I love his hunger. He’s a worker. He’s come out of the shadows a bit, and obviously felt like he wanted to be the main man at PSG. Neymar is a massive talent.”

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