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PSG Captain Sends Special Message for Neymar after Champions League Win
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PSG captain Marquinhos has been a part of the French club since 2013. The Brazilian defender has been a part of the 'PSG project' from the start and is one of the few who remain a part of the current squad.

An emotional Marquinhos lifted the Champions League trophy along with the PSG squad, but the Brazilian defender made time to thank players like Neymar, who helped the club lead to winning the most prestigious prize in Europe.

Marquinhos: "This [Champions League Trophy] is for Thiago [Silva] and Neymar, players for who passed through this club. I think of all of the players who have come and gone like Thiago, Neymar, Lucas [Moura], Maxwell, great players who deserved more and [deserved] to win this title."

Neymar's influence at PSG 

Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017, and it was a move that many did not expect. He stayed there until the summer of 2023, and two years later, the club finally achieved the trophy they've always wanted.

PSG can thank Desire Doue, who arrived at the club last summer and is a massive Neymar fan. The French winger scored two goals in the Champions League Final last night, which led to a 5-0 win. 

Doue spoke with Brazilian legend Marcelo after the game last night and had a special request involving Neymar. The video of Doue asking Marcelo to greet Neymar for him has gone viral, showcasing the impact Neymar has on him and other players.

Neymar Congratulates PSG

Many fans noticed Kylian Mbappe congratulating PSG after their Champions League win last night. What surprised many was Neymar's congratulations to the French club after many rumors suggesting an end on bad terms in 2023.

Neymar left the club to join Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee worth around $97 million. The Brazilian reposted PSG's video of them lifting the Champions League trophy and wrote, "Congratulations PSG." 

Neymar and PSG follow each other on Instagram, something that wasn't the case after the Brazilian star's departure in 2023. 

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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