A. Conte blocked "Chelsea" attempt to buy Neymar

Brazil's national team leader Neymar could play for the "Chelsea" team from the next season.

"Tuttosport" reports that the owner of the London club, Roman Abramovich, had agreed with the "Barcelona" team for the forward Neymar's buyout, but the "blues" coach Antonio Conte decided to block the possible deal.

It is claimed that the Catalans would have been paid a €180 million transfer fee, but the Italian urged the billionaire to better allocate this money to other newcomers.

The 25-year-old Neymar has been playing for "Barcelona" for the fourth season and at least in the "La Liga" tournament, he does not stand out with very productive play - 8 goals in 23 matches.

In the past, he has also defended the colors of the "Santos" team.