01 Sep 2017 16:52:48
Thank you to the Eds for your patience and input during the window. I'm not sure this is the page, but obviously Neymar's transfer was conducted differently to what we'd consider the average transfer, do the eds see more transfers in the future taking this approach or is it a rarity?

{Ed002's Note - I am not really sure what you mean. Neymar was sold within the framework of Spanish law to PSG. The only unusual thing was the full amount changing hands but that was the agreement with the player - as it was with Messi (and may well still be).}

1.) 01 Sep 2017
01 Sep 2017 17:15:44
Apologies Ed, perhaps I've misunderstood or been misled, it was my understanding that rather than the money transferring from PSG directly to Barcelona (as I've assumed is more usual), there were third parties involved (Qatar financing Neymar to buyout his contract) . If this is the case does a player buying out their contract still constitute a 'transfer fee' in terms of FFP?

{Ed002's Note - All of this is wrong, sorry. Fees to not get paid between clubs when the transfer takes place, they are paid to the FA of the selling club who then have to deduct monies that are owed in respect of the player (e.g. payments to prior clubs, the Solidarity contribution, any monies owed to the player (this was the area that was disputed with Neymar)) and taxes and then the selling club gets paid. It is all part of FFP.}

2.) 01 Sep 2017
01 Sep 2017 17:30:23
Thank you for your reply and insight Ed002.

{Ed002's Note - You are welcome Jevon.}