Leandro Paredes, Argentina national team player, said Neymar is a Boca Juniors fan and made a statement that shook the club's fans. In an interview with Pollo Álvarez, Paredes said that Neymar is a fan of Boca Juniors and that he himself wants the Brazilian forward to play with him at Boca Juniors. Although Paredes moderated his enthusiasm by recognizing that Neymar is at Santos and that it's difficult for him to leave. Paredes and Neymar have a friendship forged in PSG, where they played together. Paredes gave Neymar a blue and gold jersey in 2025 and said they have a very good relationship. Paredes also said that Neymar is a very talented player and that it's difficult for him to leave. The relationship between Paredes and Neymar is one of the most interesting in Argentine football and their future is a topic of debate among Boca Juniors fans.