Barcelona superstar Neymar bought an $8.9 million plane
Barcelona superstar Neymar bought an $8.9 million plane
Barcelona attacker Neymar bought a private Cessna 680 for 7.8 million euros. It was bought back in the summer of 2015, according to sources in Brazilian media.
Barcelona superstar Neymar bought an $8.9 million plane
There are already a lot of buzz about the plane Neymar bought. Neymar Sport and Marketing signed the deal through a mortgage with Bir Participacoes. Controversies are brewing as expected. The Brazilian Treasury had already sued the player for around 14m euros in tax evasion after he had signed for Barcelona.
On February, the Brazilian Federal Justice ordered blocking the accounts and assets of Neymar in order to guarantee payment of possible fines in cases open against the player for alleged tax evasion. The Brazilian authorities have asked Neymar to pay 63.6 billion reals ($16 million) in taxes on undeclared income between fiscal years 2011 and 2013, concerning his transfer from Santos to Barcelona.
The purchase was recorded and was came into light through a document published by the website of the newspaper O Globo on Friday, reports Xinhua.
The plane Neymar bought is a Cessna 680 plane valued at $9.1 million, the media reported on Friday. The Cessna 680 is a medium sized business jet that can carry up to 12 people. The Cessna 680 Neymar bought reaches 890 km/h and can travel distances up to 3,180 miles.
the Brazilian Court got control of Neymar’s goods to ensure that the attacker will pay the money he allegedly owes. Among the assets of which the footballer can use but not sell are a $3.8 million helicopter, a yacht and another plane, goods which can be used but not sold after the Court’s decision.
Enjoying a fruitful season with the Blaugrana in spite of their Champions League elimination, the Brazil international has scored 23 goals in 31 Liga appearances and included 10 assists to that tally.
