Barcelona
Brazilian striker Neymar has extended his contract with Barcelona until June 2021, the Catalan club said in a statement on Friday.
The 24-year-old has a buyout clause of 200 million euros ($222.4 million) for the first year of his contract, 222 million euros for the second, and 250 million euros for the remaining three years.
[OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
NeymarJrwill continue at FCBarcelona until 2021 #Neymar2021 https://t.co/kuQEY9CDiE pic.twitter.com/ASxjzWZfAa— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 1, 2016
Neymar, who joined Barcelona from Brazilian club Santos in 2013, scored 31 goals in all competitions last season to help Barcelona win the La Liga title.
[VIDEO] The magic of
— FC Barcelona (FCBarcelona) July 1, 2016NeymarJrin his first 3 seasons at Barça. Which is your favourite? #Neymar2021 https://t.co/opt2QkLSgO
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