Neymar will be swimming in cash should his move to Barcelona prove successful.Punto Pelota says the Santos star's move to Barca, which was confirmed yesterday, includes an agreement which will see Neymar retain 100 PER CENT of image rights. The shock agreement could catapult Neymar into becoming the richest paid athlete in global sport.
Barca paid €28 million for his signing - with Santos taking €15.4 million and investment companies DIS taking €11.2 million and TEISA €1.4 million.
Barca had already committed to a downpayment on the fee to secure Neymar's commitment. Reports range from €25 million to €50 million going to Santos and his father.