Andres Iniesta backs Neymar, Lionel Messi partnership

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has insisted that Lionel Messi and new signing Neymar will thrive together next season.

It had been suggested that Neymar would struggle to adapt into the Barcelona system, but Iniesta is certain that the Brazilian international will bring the best out of Messi.

"Great players will always understand each other," Iniesta told Marca.

"Leo will bring the best out of Neymar and vice-versa. It's a team game and the sum of all will help the club win."

Neymar agreed to join Barcelona from Santos last month.