FC Barcelona Charged with Tax Fraud In Neymar’s Transfer
Spanish giants, FC Barcelona have been formally accused of a €9.1m (£7.5m) tax fraud in connection with their dealings in the signing of Neymar from Santos.
A Spanish judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence against the La Liga giants to continue investigations into the Brazilian’s signing in June 2013 after it was revealed Neymar’s parent received £34m of the £48.6m paid for the forward’s services.
Although Barcelona have exonerated themselves of any wrongdoing, the former President of the club, Sandro Rosell resigned just last month, following accusations he misappropriated club’s fund and he is presently under investigation.
The Catalan Club claims to have paid €57m for the Brazillian’s transfer but it is alleged that, if other contracts are considered, the club have paid a far greater price.
