Barcelona to sue Neymar over breach of contract and demand €8.5m

This is how Barcelona announced the news on their social media:

Comunicado del FC Barcelona pic.twitter.com/opVIIJ4mh6

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) 22 de agosto de 2017

In the statement, Barcelona explain that they have sent all the necessary paperwork to the Spanish FA so that they can take care of the matter.

'FC Barcelona has sent the Spanish Football Federation the labour lawsuit against Neymar Jr they submitted on 11 August at the Labour Tribunal in Barcelona so that they can pass it on to the appropriate authorities in the French Football Federation and FIFA'.

The Catalan club demand a payment of 8.5 million euros from the Brazilian for and alleged breach of his contract at the Camp Nou: 'In the lawsuit, the Club demands the player return the already paid sum for his contract renewal as he has not completed his contract; 8.5 million euros in damages; and an additional 10% because of delayed payment. The Club also requests Paris Saint-Germain take on responsibility for the payment of these fees if the player cannot do so himself'.

FC Barcelona statement https://t.co/KRApIJh6l9

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) 22 de agosto de 2017

They conclude the statement by explaining that Barcelona have decided to begin proceedings against the footballer 'to protect its interests following Neymar’s contract termination just months after he signed a contract extension until 2021'.

'This legal defence will be carried out following the established procedures with the competent authorities without entering into any verbal arguments with the player', Barcelona concluded.

Neymar's past is still very present at the Camp Nou. Now, we will see how FIFA responds...