Neymar's mammoth Puma deal worth €25 million per year, takes him above Messi, Ronaldo

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Neymar has been making some unthinkable decisions over past few years. Brazil international's switch to France for a world record transfer fee doesn't stand isolated as only surprising highlight in his controversial career. Neymar recently decided to end his collaboration with sporting giants Nike to join forces with Puma, much to surprise of his fans. 

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Neymar Puma deal: Brazilian beats Messi, Ronaldo 

According to Forbes, Neymar's Puma deal is worth at an estimated €25 million annually. Neymar Puma deal is touted as largest individual sports sponsorship deal in history. With signing of Neymar Puma deal, PSG superstar has beaten likes of Juventus ace Cristiano Ronaldo and his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. 

Reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo's Nike deal sees five-time Ballon d'Or winner pocket a massive €16 million a year. Besides, Lionel Messi earns €19 million from his collaboration with anor sporting giant, idas. Meanwhile, Neymar Puma deal sees him earn more than double amount that Nike paid, estimated at €12 million. Besides, Neymar endorsements along with his PSG salary saw him earn $78 million previous season. Neymar endorsements include Beats Electronics, DAZN, Electronic Arts, Gillette, Mastercard, among ors. 

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Neymar net worth estimated at $200 million 

Despite beating likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Brazilian trails behind in overall net worth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Neymar net worth stands at $200 million. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at $500 million, while Lionel Messi possesses a net worth of $400 million.

Neymar's Nike contact could have ended within next two years. However, he decided to switch his collaboration to Puma prematurely. It is however interesting to note that Brazilian forward was sponsored by Nike since he emerged on to scene, at age of 13 to be specific. 

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Puma's ambit widens 

Interestingly, German brand Puma have been expanding ir ambit among footballing heavyweights. sporting brand has acquired sponsorship deals with every club owned by City Football Group (CFG) for a reported sum of €700 million. Puma has also teamed up with PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan and Valencia. Besides, brand has also renewed its contract with Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund. 

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