Barca president insists Neymar cost $74 million

AP, Tuesday 21 Jan 2014

Neymar
Barcelona's Neymar celebrates after scoring a goal against Celtic during their Champions League soccer match in Barcelona (Photo: Reuters)

Barcelona's club president says he would be ''delighted'' to appear before a Spanish judge considering whether to hear a lawsuit on the transfer cost of Brazil striker Neymar.

Team President Sandro Rosell says the figure of $74 million announced last June at Neymar's introduction is correct.

The suit by club member Jordi Cases alleges a higher cost. A judge has asked Barcelona for Neymar's contract and other financial papers.

Rosell says the team respects all its contracts. He adds: ''That's why I would be delighted for the judge to summon me for questioning so I can explain all the questions related to the contract.''

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