Neymar: Ex-Barcelona and PSG Star Inherits $1 Billion From Businessman He Has Never Met
- Neymar has been named the sole heir to a $1.11 billion estate by a billionaire he has never met throughout his career
- The benefactor admired the Brazil forward’s relationship with his father, which reminded him of his own late dad
- The $1 billion inheritance news comes as Neymar works on a comeback with Santos and Brazil after a major injury
Brazilian forward Neymar has found himself at the centre of an extraordinary story off the pitch as he is set to become one of the richest sportsmen on earth.
Reports from Porto Alegre confirm that an unnamed billionaire left his entire estate, valued at around $1.11 billion, to the former Barcelona star in his final will.
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The man, who is described as single and without children, formalised the decision on June 12 in front of two witnesses, Daily Mail reports.
The news has caused a major stir in Brazil’s media and among the entire football circle globally.
Neymar, who reports claim never met the billionaire, is listed as the sole heir, with the will now awaiting confirmation from the Brazilian courts.
Why was Neymar chosen?
While the connection between Neymar and the unknown businessman may seem random, local reports suggest the man felt a strong admiration for Neymar’s family bond, particularly his relationship with his father, Neymar Sr.
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Friends of the late billionaire said he often spoke about how Neymar’s public closeness to his father reminded him of his own relationship with his late dad, French Football Weekly reports.
This emotional link appears to have been the driving force behind one of the most remarkable inheritances in sports history.
If the courts approve, Neymar’s net worth will grow bigger than it already is, solidifying his place among the richest sportsmen of this generation.
What next for Neymar?
For now, Neymar, who is already one of the wealthiest footballers even without the inheritance, has not made any public comments on the development.
The 33-year-old forward recently returned to his boyhood club Santos after an injury-plagued year with Saudi side Al-Hilal.
The Santos forward’s focus has been on recovering fully as he aims to be on Brazil’s final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Neymar remains the South American nation’s all-time top scorer with 79 goals, despite missing action since tearing his ACL in October 2023.
The unexpected inheritance comes as the ex-Barcelona forward looks to rebuild his career, adding another twist to a football career that has been filled with ups and downs.
Should the 33-year-old forward accept this inheritance or choose to respond privately, Neymar now stands on the verge of one of the most unusual financial stories ever linked to an athlete.
Neymar tears up after heavy Santos defeat
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Brazil superstar Neymar endured one of the darkest nights of his career after Santos suffered a humiliating 6-0 home defeat to Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A.
The result meant the former Barcelona star suffered not only the heaviest defeat he has ever faced but also the first time Santos had conceded six goals at home in the competition’s history.
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