Neymar’s father admits his son’s Barcelona future could hinge on tax affairs

Neymar’s father and agent, Neymar Snr, has announced that his son is unlikely to sign a new contract with Barcelona whilst investigations into his tax affairs rumble on with the Spanish authorities. Neymar has been under investigation from tax inspectors with regards to his finances, whilst the Brazil captain’s transfer from Santos to Barcelona is […]
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2015-11-18 18:42:00

Neymar’s father and agent, Neymar Snr, has announced that his son is unlikely to sign a new contract with Barcelona whilst investigations into his tax affairs rumble on with the Spanish authorities.

Neymar has been under investigation from tax inspectors with regards to his finances, whilst the Brazil captain’s transfer from Santos to Barcelona is subject to an upcoming court case, with claims that the deal was structured to avoid paying certain taxes.

Neymar joined the Catalan giants in 2013 and has been in sublime form this season. However, over the summer there were rumblings of a move from Manchester United with the suggestion that discussions did take place between the two parties. Barcelona are trying to tie Neymar down to a new long term contract, but these talks are being stalled by ongoing investigations, which Neymar Snr suggests will continue to have ramifications on his son’s future.

“We are talking about renewing but there are things outstanding still to resolve, which have us a bit worried," Neymar Sr. told Spanish radio show Qué t’hi Jugues. “There cannot be these tax concerns from not knowing if we are doing things correctly. We must know if Spain accepts our situation. It is hard for us because we are receiving many attacks, from Brazil and from Spain, in tax matters."

Neymar Snr also elaborated on Neymar Jnr’s current form, which has flourished in the absence of Lionel Messi, "It is important that Neymar tries to help the team now that Messi is not there, but his loss is very big," Neymar Sr. said. “We need Messi because today he is the world"s best player.

“But Neymar, Suarez and also [Andres] Iniesta are doing everything possible to keep Barcelona in front. We hope that Messi is back to play the Clasico [on Saturday]. Neymar always thinks of new things to be able to overcome his opponent," he said. “The Villarreal goal is among the best of his career. I hope there are more. Neymar"s goal is more modern than the one which Pele scored."