LFP clears Barcelona over Neymar transfer controversy

FC Barcelona free from Neymar transfer accusations

FC Barcelona have been given a clean chit by the Spanish football committee over the issue of Neymar’s signing.

The Brazilian’s arrival at the Catalan club was filled with controversies as there were allegations of a transfer misconduct from the Barca board officials. They were charged with tax fraud and it was suggested that an extra unofficial amount of €40 million was paid to Neymar’s parents after buying him for €57 million from Santos.

The situation turned worse for the club when President Sandro Rosell stepped down from his position after being accused of transfer misconduct.

But the LFP, Spanish football’s governing body, have  investigated the matter thoroughly and have found nothing inappropriate in the transfer case.

This was the following statement from the club’s official website:

“FC Barcelona wish to express their satisfaction at the resolution of the Economic Control Committee of the Liga Nacional de Futbol Professional (LFP) that there is no existence of any irregular conduct committed by FC Barcelona in the signing of Neymar Jr.

“The Committee met last Wednesday, April 23rd and its decision was published last Friday. According to the committee: “in view of the appeal made to the LFP by FC Barcelona, there is no evidence of any irregular conduct committed by the Club which would have infringed the rules and regulations of the LFP. As a result of this, no further action in this matter will be taken.”

“The Economic Control Committee of the LFP ordered FC Barcelona to provide a series of documents in February and having analysed them in full has reached the decision that there were no irregularities whatsoever by the Club in the signing of Neymar Jr.

“In a spirit of transparency, FC Barcelona would like to place on record its complete willingness to continue to provide the committee with any further information related to the signing.”

Although they have been assured by the LFP, the Spanish High court is still investigating into the matter.