I would love to play with Neymar – Okocha

-Austin JJ Okocha says he would love to play alongside Brazil star, Neymar.

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha, says he would love to play alongside Brazil and PSG star forward, Neymar.

The midfield maestro made the revelation in an interview with CNN Sports.

Popularly known as JJ, the skilful player retired from football in 2008 but expressed satisfaction at playing at the highest level during his playing days.

“I am jealous of the players now. But it’s always good to know you were amongst the best during your time and that’s all you can hope for,” he said.

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“I don’t look at what the market is today because that was our mission — to get football to another level — to open doors for the next generation. It gives me a lot of joy to see where football is now.”

“It would be an honour to be in the same dressing room as a player like Neymar.

“It would be in my interest to have great players around me because, if you’re playing with good players, it makes your job a lot easier.

“He had a good life in Barcelona, playing with a good team. But then he realised he wants to achieve more, he wants to be his own person and for him to achieve that, he has to move.

“Luckily for him, he moved to a very formidable team — a team that is so ambitious — and also trying to get to the next level. It’s a perfect move for him.”