Brazilian star vows to fight former club's claim for compensation over alleged breach of contract following his summer move to PSG
PSG'sâu00c2u0080u00c2u0088Neymar warms up prior to a French league match against Toulouse FC at Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on Sunday. Pic/AFP
Neymar will fight a claim by Barcelona for compensation following his move to Paris St Germain and has also promised to battle his old club for part of his 2016 contract renewal premium which he claims has not be paid.
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The Brazil forward left the Nou Camp for PSG in a record €222m move this summer. The Spanish club said on Tuesday they were pursuing damages from Neymar for what they allege to be a "breach of contract".
War of words
Neymar's response is the latest move in an increasingly bitter war of words following his move to France. Neymar and his lawyers released a joint statement, which read: "We inform everyone that Neymar and his lawyers are aware of the news released regarding the legal actions filed by FC Barcelona before the courts of Barcelona.
"Following official notification and after full review of the club's claim, the player's formal defence will be filed in due course. "Regarding the bonuses owed for the execution of the contract of 2016, it is also necessary to inform that the player has already initiated the formal procedures of collection before the competent courts."
On Monday Neymar said Barcelona deserved "much more" than the current board of directors and added that it made him "very sad".
On Tuesday, the Catalan club said they were chasing 8.5 million euros (£7.8million) in damages with a 10 per cent addition and, that if Neymar could not pay, PSG should.
PSG surprised
PSG said in response the club were "surprised" by Barcelona's statement. The Ligue 1 side added in a statement: "The club repeats that, along with Neymar Jr, it strictly respected all applicable laws and rules and can only regret, once again, the attitude of FC Barcelona."
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