Published 15:02 IST, November 13th 2020

Neymar hits out at ex-club Barcelona over 'dues' amounting to staggering 44 million euros?

A news report in Spain has claimed that Barcelona owes former player Neymar a huge amount of money as per their release clause after a world-record transfer.

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Football superstar Neymar has sensationally claimed that his former club FC Barcelona still owe money to him. According to Marca, PSG forward has claimed that his former employers owe him a staggering €44 million. Last June, PSG forward had his lawyers present an appeal against a sentence stated by a court in Barcelona. All that happened when Barcelona sue Neymar and court statement ordered Brazilian forward to pay €6.7 million to FC Barcelona.

Last June, Barcelona gave an official statement regarding same. It stated, “ club completely dismisses player’s claim, which claimed payment of €43.6m and estimates a large part of claim presented by Barca, by virtue of which player has to return €6.7m to club.” matter w resides in hands of Superior Court of Justice of Catalonia.

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It is believed that Neymar expects High Court to give a verdict in his favour. Brazilian forward wants court to order Barcelona to pay him €43,650,000 euros which equals sum of money that Neymar believes FC Barcelona defaulted as his renewal bonus. He subsequently made switch to Paris after French giants paid  Neymar release clause.

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Neymar release clause: Where did it all begin?

trouble’s origins can be traced back to €26 million payment that was agreed by both parties when Neymar renewed his contract until 2021. However,  Catalunya giants pulled out of deal as Brazilian forward made switch in 2017 by joining PSG.

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During his 4 years at Barcelona, Neymar formed a lethal partnership with fellow South Americans. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar often symbolized as MSN really came along as one of best forward lines in world football.  MSN trio won LaLiga titles and Copa del Rey titles each in those 4 years. y also lifted Spanish Super Cup, Club World Cup and Champions League.

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relationship between Barcelona and Neymar have been poor since his departure from Catalunya. However, things have taken a rar dramatic turn in recent times. Things have t been good for FC Barcelona on pitch eir.

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Catalan giants have struggled to get going across various tournaments this season. A 1-1 draw against Sevilla followed by back-to-back losses against Getafe and arch-rivals Real Madrid has m hanging at 8th on  LaLiga standings.

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15:02 IST, November 13th 2020