Lionel Messi leaves heartfelt tribute to Neymar as Barcelona star cleared for move to Paris
Barelona indicated that a move to PSG would require the full payment of Neymar’s 222million euro buy-out clause.
Lionel Messi has paid tribute to Neymar as the Barcelona forward begins pre-season transfer talks with Paris St-Germain.
Barca confirmed rumours that the Brazilian forward would be allowed to move to PSG on Wednesday, providing his new employers paid his 222million euro (£198.5million) buy-out clause in full.
Neymar made a brief visit to Barcelona’s training ground on Wednesday to inform them of his wish to leave, and departed before their training session began.
“Faced with this position, the club has informed them they refer to the buy-out clause of his existing contract which as of July 1 totals 222million euros, which will have to be deposited in its entirety.
“Furthermore, in reply to the claim for the contract extension bonus, the club has once again made it clear that the amount remains deposited with a notary until the case is resolved.
“The player remains under contract at FC Barcelona but with temporary permission to not take part in training sessions.”
The video quickly amassed nearly 4.5 million views, along with comments expressing dismay at the loss.
