PSG signed Neymar off Barcelona Star with $222m world record
Barcelona have confirmed they have received a €222m payment from Neymar's representatives as his world-record move to PSG nears completion.
The club released an official statement on Thursday which read: "This afternoon, legal representatives of Neymar presented themselves at the club offices and have completed, in the name of the player, the payment of €222m as compensation for the unilateral termination of the contract that bound both parties.
"At the same time, the club will pass the details of the operation to UEFA in order that they can address the disciplinary responsibilities that may arise from this case."
This comes after LaLiga confirmed that they rejected the release clause payment earlier in the day. However, despite the adamant stand of LaLiga, this transfer is expected to go through and Barcelona's communication indicates that Neymar is all set to become the world's most costliest player.
Neymar's pending transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a whopping €222 million has caught the attention of the entire footballing world, drawing reactions from far and wide.
It's no surprise then, that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was asked about the deal after his side lost out to Atletico Madrid in the Audi Cup, falling on penalties to the Spanish side who claimed the crown.
The Reds boss sees the move as a negative step for the future of the game, and took a swipe at Financial Fair Play, the set of rules put in place by UEFA to hold clubs accountable for any irresponsible spending.
"There are clubs who can pay fees like that - Man City and PSG. Everyone knows that," Klopp told reporters.
"I thought that [Financial] Fair Play was made so that situations like that can't happen. But that's more of a suggestion than a real rule."
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The club released an official statement on Thursday which read: "This afternoon, legal representatives of Neymar presented themselves at the club offices and have completed, in the name of the player, the payment of €222m as compensation for the unilateral termination of the contract that bound both parties.
"At the same time, the club will pass the details of the operation to UEFA in order that they can address the disciplinary responsibilities that may arise from this case."
This comes after LaLiga confirmed that they rejected the release clause payment earlier in the day. However, despite the adamant stand of LaLiga, this transfer is expected to go through and Barcelona's communication indicates that Neymar is all set to become the world's most costliest player.
Neymar's pending transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for a whopping €222 million has caught the attention of the entire footballing world, drawing reactions from far and wide.
It's no surprise then, that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was asked about the deal after his side lost out to Atletico Madrid in the Audi Cup, falling on penalties to the Spanish side who claimed the crown.
The Reds boss sees the move as a negative step for the future of the game, and took a swipe at Financial Fair Play, the set of rules put in place by UEFA to hold clubs accountable for any irresponsible spending.
"There are clubs who can pay fees like that - Man City and PSG. Everyone knows that," Klopp told reporters.
"I thought that [Financial] Fair Play was made so that situations like that can't happen. But that's more of a suggestion than a real rule."
What are your thoughts about this? Share your views with us by using the comment post below.
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