Neymar says sitting out of the Copa America is worth it for the chance to lead Brazil to gold in front of a home crowd at the Rio Olympics in August.

The Barcelona star will sit out of next month's Copa America to captain the Selecao's quest for the one title for which they are eligible but yet to claim.

And the 24-year-old says nobody wants the gold medal more than he does.

“I am ready to take responsibly,” said Neymar.

“Not only the Brazilians want this medal, but they know nobody wants it more than I do.”

The senior team captain went on to admit he was not upset at having to choose between the Olympics and the Copa America Centenario, but that would he would love to have joined the squad in USA in June.

"I was not frustrated, because I will play a tournament my country has yet to win.”