Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi has revealed that Neymar told him of his plans to leave the Catalan giants at Lionel Messi’s wedding in July.

The Spaniard, who left the Camp Nou in 2015 after a glittering 24 years at the club, was among the stars to attend the Argentine’s wedding in Rosario.

Speaking in an interview with Tifo Football, the 38-year-old revealed a conversation in which Neymar said he was no longer happy and wanted a new challenge away from Barcelona.

“Neymar had the really big decision to decide his future and he decided to go to Paris Saint-Germain,” Xavi said.

“He said to us at Messi’s wedding that he wanted to change club. And I said to him: ‘But, why?’

“He said ‘I’m not happy in Barcelona. I’d prefer to go out. To have a new experience in Europe in Paris St Germain’. And finally it was his decision. We must respect it.”

Neymar completed his record shattering €222 million move in August, signing a five-year deal with the French club.

Despite the significant loss of his services in attack, Barcelona are on the cusp of delivering another La Liga title as they hold a six point lead over second place Atletico Madrid with a game in hand.