Published 20:10 IST, April 29th 2020

Neymar has cost PSG €111 MILLION for playing 80 games in three years

Brazilian superstar Neymar has cost PSG a mammoth €111 million for playing 80 games in three years since moving from LaLiga giants Barcelona in 2017.

Reported by: Daniel Arambur
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

PSG made a big statement back in 2017 when y shelled out a mammoth €222 million to bring in Neymar Jr from Barcelona. former Santos FC player has been in and out of trouble while playing for PSG in last three years. Neymar made headlines last summer as he publicly pushed for a move back to LaLiga giants Barcelona but PSG were reluctant to let ir prized asset leave. Neymar remained at PSG after end of transfer window but took some time to return to first team setup after facing severe backlash from PSG Ultras. 

Also Read | Neymar transfer: Brazil star was on cusp of joining Chelsea at 18 before sealing move to Barcelona in 2013

Advertisement

Ligue 1 canceled by French Prime Minister on Tuesday

Also Read | Neymar transfer: Barcelona to push for former player transfer provided new PSG deal is t signed

Neymar has cost PSG €111 MILLION for 80 games in last three years

recent coronavirus crisis will most likely see Neymar remain in Paris for at least ar season. 2011 FIFA Puskas award winner is one of highest earners at PSG. Neymar's salary with PSG per week amounts to around £600,000 ahead of Kylian Mbappe £375,000 on a weekly basis. Since arriving in Paris in 2017, Neymar has played in 80 out of 155 games for PSG. This meant that Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Co. pay him €37 million per season. Each time Neymar steps on to pitch it costs PSG around €1,400,000 which adds up to €111 million for  80 games he appeared in.

Advertisement

Also Read | Neymar struggling with anxiety in lockdown, PSG star claims to miss football

Also Read | Neymar transfer: Brazil star asked to agree to €20 million pay cut to join Barcelona from PSG

Advertisement

Neymar stats in Ligue 1 for PSG before 2019-20 season was suspended

Also Read | Neymar transfer: Barcelona's financial distress could compel PSG star to join Man United

20:10 IST, April 29th 2020