Neymar becomes the world's most expensive player after his move to PSG for €222 Million!

Neymar becomes the most expensive player of all time!

He is set to earn more than €500,000 a week!

⚽ **TRANSFERS: Ligue-1 2017/18** ⚽

Player: Neymar
Age: 25 years
Position: Left Wing/Striker

To: PSG
From: FC Barcelona

Transfer Fee: €222 Million (Release Clause Activated)

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The biggest blockbuster deal of the summer has been confirmed. Very few thought it would happen but Neymar has left Barcelona to join French club Paris Saint Germain. The transfer fee is a whooping €222 Million after the player’s release clause was activated.

Why did Neymar decided to leave Barcelona? Why did he sign for PSG? Why such a huge transfer fee? There are a number of questions which need to be answered to make sense to this deal.

Neymar was on the verge of being the next greatest Barcelona player after Lionel Messi. The combination of MSN was the scariest attack in Europe. When Neymar was first signed from Santos, numerous allegations regarding his transfer fee came up, soon followed by tax allegations. Neymar was reportedly involved a training session bust-up this week which further prompted him to decide on the move.

PSG is easily the best club that Neymar would have signed for. Firstly, due to the amount of Brazilian players present. Secondly would be the fulfillment of Neymar’s wage requirements as well as PSG paying the player’s full release clause. The club also had a quality player missing in their lineup which has now been completed.

The transfer fee

€222 Million makes Neymar the world’s most expensive transfer of all time way ahead of Paul Pogba. Breaking up this fee would mean that if Neymar plays for 10 seasons for PSG, it goes down to 22 Million per season which is decent excluding any wages. This deal proves that clubs will do whatever it takes to sign the player they have firmly decided upon. It also opens the door for other clubs to put heavy release clauses in players contracts.

Career Statistics

Having made the move from Santos back in 2013, he has made 186 appearances for Barcelona, and scored an amazing 105 goals and assisted 80 times. He has a fantastic Champions League record by making 40 appearances with 21 goals and 20 assists.

His greatest achievements have perhaps come at the international stage for Brazil. He has won 77 international caps, Brazil’s captain has scored 52 goals and assisted 34 times.

His accolades include a Champions League, 2 La Liga titles,  3 Copa Del Reys and one FIFA Club World Cup. Internationally, he has won a Confederations Cup and a Gold Medal for the Olympic Team.

• Currently the world's best left winger 
• One of the best dribblers in the world
• Has frightening pace and technique down the left side
• Can fool the best defenders with his trickery 
• His curling abilities are going to be vital 
• PSG will score important goals via headers from set plays
• He can have a good relationship with the left back 
• Both can understand each other’s game well
• Also a very good option for direct free kicks
• Neymar has a fantastic record of not picking up long term injuries
• He was the most brought down player in the penalty box last season

The PSG attack

PSG have a new threatening attack this season; Lucas Moura from the right, Neymar from the left and Cavani through the middle. This attack may finally help PSG clinch their long awaited Champions League title. Neymar can either line up on the left winger or through the middle alongside Cavani.

With PSG, Neymar is destined for stardom. He may finally come out of the shadow of his former club and make a name for himself at his new club. The deal has favored both sides and it will be amazing to see both teams face off each other in the CL, if it happens. He is already a hated player among the Barcelona support and now has a lot to prove to his new fans.

Wishing him all the best with his future!!!