Barca deny wrongdoing in Neymar deal

Barcelona have again defended their actions in the transfer of Neymar.

Barca were responding to media reports in Spain regarding allegations of unpaid tax relating to the signing of Neymar, who moved to the Nou Camp from Santos last June.

The statement read: “In light of reports appearing in today’s press concerning the transfer process carried out to bring Neymar to the club, FC Barcelona would like to state:

“1. The club’s dealings with respect to this operation, and in light of all information available, was at all times in line with the relevant legal legislation.

“2. The club will appear at the Jutjat Central d’Instruccio number 5 to defend its rights.

“3. We express our total willingness to collaborate with the justice authorities, as we have done since the the issue arose.”

Last month Sandro Rosell resigned as club president in the wake of Spanish national court judge Pablo Ruz accepting a lawsuit that alleged Rosell misappropriated funds from the transfer of Brazil international — something the 49-year-old described as “unfair and reckless”.