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Former Barcelona Player Edmilson: Neymar Can 'Take the Place' of Lionel Messi

Former Barcelona and Brazil player Edmilson believes Neymar could inherit Lionel Messi's mantle at the Camp Nou if he returns to the club from Paris Saint-Germain.

Barca have been linked with a move for their former player this summer:

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Per Goal's Benjamin Quarez on Saturday, Edmilson said:

"Barca will be thinking about Messi's retirement. He still has a few years left in him, but in three, four or five years, I think Neymar could very well take the place of Messi.