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Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos hopes he has faced Neymar - in a Barcelona shirt at least - for the "last time''.

Ramos came up against the Brazilian as his Real side were beaten 3-2 by Barca in a pre-season friendly in Miami. Neymar was once again outstanding, bagging two assists as speculation over his potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain continues to grow.

Some reports in Spain suggest the world record £197million move could even be completed in the next few days.

And given how vital Neymar has been for Barcelona's success in recent years, it perhaps comes as no surprise that Ramos - skipper of Barca's arch rivals - would not be sad to see him depart for France.

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"I have a good relationship with him,'' the Spanish defender told Marca.

"We changed shirts at the end and I hope that's the last time I get a Barca one from him, that wouldn't be a problem for us at all!

"He didn't tell me anything. Everyone is free to decide their own future.

"I think he is a great player and a key man for Barcelona - it's up to him to decide his future.''

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde expects the 25-year-old to stick around and contribute at the Nou Camp.

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"I try to talk about what is happening right now," he said after the match in Miami. "Neymar is here with us, we count on him and we think that he should help us out this year."

However, Dani Alves, Neymar's former team mate for both Barcelona and Brazil, clearly believes the move may be on.

"It's an important decision for him and it's the kind of decision men have to make," Alves told the Spanish press. "He's one of my best friends and I'll always want him by my side, but I cannot interfere.

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"I helped him come to Barcelona, I did not make the decision for him, but I told him what Barcelona was like and he decided to move there. Decisions are for the brave and I am the bravest of all.

"I just want my friend to be happy wherever he is, although obviously if he were here that would be much better.

"It's a decision you have to make carefully but you have to be selfish. If I could advise one thing it would be: be brave, the world belongs to the brave."