As expected, Neymar arrived in Barcelona for the start of a trial on Monday for alleged corruption and embezzlement surrounding his transfer to FC Barcelona in 2013. The proceedings will last until October 31.
The day after the Classico won by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening (1-0) at the Parc des Princes and during which he scored the only goal of the match, the Brazilian international did indeed present himself in front of the Barcelona court on Monday morning, as requested by the public prosecutor. The PSG star will have to deliver his version of the facts in the same way as FC Barcelona. Among the eight other defendants are the player’s parents, two ex-presidents of FC Barcelona (Sandro Rosell and Josep María Bartomeu) and a former manager of Santos (Odilio Rodrigues Filho). The Brazilian club is also being sued, as is the company founded by Neymar’s parents for the management of his career.
What Neymar risks…in theory
The public prosecutor is demanding a two-year prison sentence and a fine of 10 million euros against the Brazilian for the facts with which he is accused. But the Seleçao star will never go behind bars, even in the event of a firm conviction since sentences of less than two years are not carried out in Spain. On the other hand, it is hard to imagine Neymar escaping a heavy financial sanction. Among the most anticipated testimonies of this fortnight, we will find on Tuesday that of Florentino Pérez. The prosecution has called the president of Real Madrid to testify, who will intervene by videoconference to explain why, according to him, the secret agreement made two years before this transfer between the Neymar clan and Barça prevented other clubs from interfering. in this file.
Neymar at the helm!
The PSG playmaker will also have to testify in court. This hearing should take place on Friday or a week later at the end of the trial depending on the progress of the proceedings. The Brazilian investment company DIS brought the case to court in 2015, claiming to have been wronged in the transfer of the attacker. This company, which held 40% of the player’s economic rights at the time, claims that Barça, Neymar and Santos FC teamed up to conceal the real amount of the operation. Neymar’s lawyers assure that their client has not committed any crime and was fully entitled to collect the 40 million euros received as a signing bonus.
Juicio por el caso DIS: Neymar llega a la Audiencia de Barcelona pic.twitter.com/pNDphVpH71
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