Santos' president, Marcelo Teixeira, expressed regret over Neymar's sale to Barcelona in 2013, describing it as 'not a positive development.' The transfer's intricacies became a matter of investigation, revealing Barcelona paid a total of 86.2m, contrasted with Santos' claim of only receiving 17m. Following lengthy litigation and an appeal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Barcelona acted within the law. Despite past tensions, Teixeira highlighted the current positive relations between Santos and Barcelona, mentioning continued engagement through friendly matches and tournaments.
Teixeira insists that despite the negative impact of Neymar's sale, Santos maintains a healthy relationship with Barcelona, participating in several friendlies and tournaments together.
Despite Santos' legal battles over Neymar's transfer, CAS ruled in favor of Barcelona, stating the club acted legally in the financial arrangements surrounding the move.
Neymar's transfer to Barcelona for 86.2m remains a contentious topic for Santos, with claims they received only 17m of the total fee, leading to a lawsuit.
Teixeira reflects on the transfer, stating, "Neymar's transfer to Barcelona wasn't a positive development, but we have a very healthy relationship with both teams."
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