Footballer Neymar from PSG, will have to attend the citation issued by The Audiencia in Spain in October to clarify the irregularities that occurred in his signing with FC Barcelona in 2013.
The situation began after a serious accusation by the investment fund D.I.S Esportes e Organizaço de Eventos LTDA, which owned 40% of the rights of the current PSG player, Neymar.
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According to the Brazilian organization, they did not receive what they were owed for the signing of the Brazilian star to 'Barza'. In this sense, there is an accusation of fraud in which the former president of Barcelona, Sandro Rosell, and Josep Bartomeu are also included, who were executives at that time.
On the other hand, the Federation of Professional Sports Associations of Brazil states, just like D.I.S, that they did not receive the percentage they were entitled to for the transfer of the player to Barcelona.
In response to this, the prosecution has requested a €10 million fine for the PSG player and 2 years in prison. Likewise, Sandro Rosell and Neymar's parents may also have to go to jail for alleged corruption in business. Likewise, there is a fine of around €1.4 million for N&N, the footballer's family company.
According to the digital media 'El País', the trial will begin on October 17th and will last 7 sessions, in which the accused will face charges of corruption between individuals and fraud due to an apparent simulated contract in the negotiation for the hiring of Neymar that took place between 2011 and 2013.
It should be noted that previously, there was already a process that ended in an agreement between Barcelona and D.I.S for €5.5 million in 2016. At that time, the Brazilian, Rosell, and Bartomeu were cleared of all charges.
How did the accusation start?
Apparently, Barcelona would have made payments of €70 million for Neymar while he was still a player at Santos. Obviously, being an unofficial payment, the percentage that corresponded to D.I.S was lower. A payment of €40 million was made in 2011 and another of €30 million in 2013 when his signing was closed.
How long will the trial last?
The trial will take place in Barcelona and will be held from October 17th to 31st in 7 sessions. There, Neymar, his parents, Rosell, and Bartomeu will have to face each other.