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BARCELONA - While the agreement between FC Barcelona, Neymar de Silva and Santos have reached more than a week ago, the value of the player's contract kept secret. However, after the player's full name is Neymar de Silva Santos Junior was officially introduced as the new players, FC Barcelona also revealed the magnitude of the costs that they incur.

Is vice president of the Blaugrana, Josep Bartomeu which revealed that the total cost spent by the company to bring in Neymar de Silva. He said that, although the player himself does have a desire to join with FC Barcelona, it still had to spend quite deep, at 57 million euros.

"Neymar de Silva has signed a five-year contract with a purchase clause worth 190 million euros. Total amount spent (Barca) to sign is 57 million euros, without any payment to intermediaries than four sides (three companies plus Santos) is involved, "said Bartomeu, as reported by Goal, Tuesday (04/06/2013).

Bartomeu also said that efforts were made ​​to bring Neymar it is not without obstacles. The reason is, there are a few other clubs that try to interfere with bargaining, which is financially more lucrative than what is offered Barca. However, ultimately, all running sweet for Barca and Neymar signature was successfully secured.

"Neymars wants to join and it helps even though there is an increase of 40 million euros to 57 million euros. Contract value to be more expensive because of the interest from other clubs that interfere with the business (we) in signing Neymars, "said Bartomeu.

"FC Barcelona's offer is not the highest of all. Any interference from other clubs (who are also interested in the dross players) has been pressing operation (transfer), but we are happy that Neymar is here, "he concluded.