The 19-year-old Santos player, who scored twice in a friendly against Scotland on Sunday, has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea.

But Neymar is quoted on the Marca website as saying: "All players would like to play for Barcelona and I'm no different. It is an issue that we must treat with care. I have a contract with Santos and intend to stay here."

The teenager provoked controversy for accusing Scotland fans of racism following the clash at the Emirates Stadium, comments for which the Scottish Football Association today demanded an apology.