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Barcelona hopeful that Spanish star Victor Valdes will remain

Image: Victor Valdes: Could be tempted to sign new deal

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell is hopeful that Victor Valdes will sign a new contract with the club.

Neymar

He was again asked about Brazilian superstar Neymar, with Barcelona widely regarded as favourites to sign. "Neymar's a Santos player until 2014 and therefore there is nothing to say," he said. "As fan, it is clear, he is a different player. A type like Romario, Ronaldinho, Maradona, Messi. In other clubs they might not like so much, but Neymar is a style that pleases the fans of Barca." Neymar is already regarded as a superstar and is very much a celebrity in his homeland, but Rosell insists that is not the player's fault. "I've lived in Brazil and that has to be understood within the culture of the Brazilians in Brazil," he said. "He a is Santos player until 2014 but if one day comes to Europe - Barcelona, Madrid, Munich or Manchester, I have no doubt that he can change and adapt to the local culture. But it is nothing strange if you live there." Should Barca confirm a move for Neymar, Rosell says that they do not rely on pure finances so they are not concerned about being outbid. He added: "I'm not worried because we want players to come not only for economics but also a commitment of club sports project, and historical presence. If your priority is money, this club is not the club where you should come."