Neymar: 'I want to help Mbappe the way Messi helped me'

The Brazilian striker implicitly paid tribute to his former teammate by affirming his desire to support Kylian Mbappe at PSG.

Neymar and Mbappe are playing increasingly well together at PSG. Photo: Reuters

Neymar joined Barcelona in 2013, when he was still a promising player. Thanks to the support both on and off the field from Lionel Messi, the Brazilian forward gradually became a major star.

Having moved to PSG this summer, Neymar faces a similar situation to himself with Kylian Mbappe - who is 18 years old and playing increasingly well."I think Mbappe is a golden boy. He's playing very well and is a fantastic player. He has all the qualities to become one of the best players in the world. I will support him as much as I can. I want to help Mbappe the way Messi helped me," Neymar shared.

Mbappe also joined PSG in the summer 2017 transfer window. The teenager is now forming a formidable attacking trio with Neymar and Edison Cavani.

With their attacking line in top form, PSG are leading their Champions League group with three wins out of three matches. In Ligue 1, the Parisian team also occupy the top spot with 25 points after nine games, six points ahead of defending champions Monaco.

According to VNE