Neymar hopes he can guide Kylian Mbappe to become 'one of the big names in football' by emulating the role Lionel Messi in his development at Barcelona.
The two summer signings look to be worth every penny of their combined £364m price tag — once Mbappe's move is made permanent next summer — by netting 13 times between them since their respective arrivals.
And a formidable partnership is growing between the duo both on the field and off it.
Asked whether the France international is his new best friend, Neymar replied: 'He is, indeed.