Neymar Junior once again made headlines off the pitch. A Brazilian businessman who decided to keep his identity a secret appointed the player from the Paris St Germain (PSG) as the sole heir to his fortune. The businessman pointed out that he was not in good health and explained the reasons why the “10” of the Brazilian team will inherit his entire fortune after his death.
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Why did the businessman name Neymar Junior as the sole heir to his fortune?
According to Metropoles, the tycoon said he identified with him PSG striker and he claimed that he had no living relatives. Because of that, he wants Neymar to enjoy all the money he could muster in life.
“I’m almost 31 years old, but my health isn’t very good. So I made sure I didn’t have anyone to leave my things with if I disappeared,” he said. The businessman also made this decision because he believes Neymar is ‘not a prospect’. “Something very rare today,” he added. He also said he doesn’t want the government or anyone with whom he had no connection to keep his assets.
“I would hate to leave it up to the government or family members that I don’t get along with,” he said. The legal document is already legally registered with a notary in the city of Porto Alegre and is therefore valid. The businessman also said he tried to contact the Brazilian star but was unsuccessful.
Neymar will inherit the fortune of a Brazilian businessman. Photo: Facebook/Neymar JR
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How much money does Neymar have?
Neymar Junior has been on the list of the highest paid players in the world in recent years. According to foreign media reports, his fortune should therefore amount to 200 million euros.
The Brazilian attacker not only generates revenue on and off the pitch. According to Forbes, the PSG striker has raised $35 million between 2021 and 2022 through advertising, marketing and other activities.