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Neymar denies money was motivation for record

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. - Neymar Jr Press Conference - Paris, France - August 4, 2017 New Paris Saint-Germain signing Neymar Jr and Chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi pose with the club shirt
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Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, said on Friday money was never the motivating factor in his record 222 million-euro (200 million pounds) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain.

The Brazilian forward told a news conference on his arrival in the French capital that he was motivated by desire for a new challenge and said he wanted to make his debut on Saturday.

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