{"id":2194,"date":"2023-03-04T20:46:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T19:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soccerapostle.com\/?p=2194"},"modified":"2023-03-04T20:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-04T19:46:12","slug":"how-much-did-neymar-cost-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soccerapostle.com\/how-much-did-neymar-cost-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"How much did neymar cost barcelona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In August 2017, Neymar transferred from Santos to Barcelona for a fee of €222 million, making him the world’s most expensive player. The transfer surpassed the previous record of €120 million that Manchester United paid Juventus for Paul Pogba in 2016. Neymar’s transfer also made him the most expensive player in Spanish football history, surpassing the previous record of €93 million that Madrid paid for Gareth Bale in 2013.<\/p>\n

Neymar originally cost Barcelona €57.1 million, but the actual transfer fee is unknown as it is believed to have been inflated by additional payments.<\/p>\n

How much did Barca pay for Neymar? <\/h2>\n

Prosecutors in Spain believe that Barcelona underpaid for Neymar by as much as 83 million euros. The transfer cost was officially announced as 571 million euros, but prosecutors believe that the true cost was much higher. This is an ongoing investigation, and it remains to be seen if any charges will be filed.<\/p>\n

The 2013 transfer of Barcelona soccer star Neymar has come under fire in recent days following inquiries from his former club, Santos, and FIFA has reportedly decided to take action at the behest of the Brazilian side. Santos has accused Barcelona and Neymar’s family of hiding the true value of the transfer, and FIFA is now investigating the matter. If found guilty, Barcelona and Neymar could be sanctioned, and the transfer could even be voided. This would be a huge blow to the Catalan club, which has already been sanctioned by FIFA for breaking transfer rules in the past.<\/p>\n

How much did Neymar really cost <\/h3>\n