Neymar is already one of football’s wealthiest stars. His bank account could grow even more, but not from any fancy new contract. A Brazilian businessman has made an incredibly unusual decision. He plans to leave his entire fortune to the Santos forward.
This isn’t a small amount of money. The 31-year-old businessman is single and has no children. His wealth is estimated to be around one billion dollars. A will, officially registered in mid-July, states that all of this money will go to Neymar.
The billionaire chose not to reveal his identity. He told the Brazilian press his reasons for making Neymar his heir. He feels a strong connection to the player and his daily life. “I like Neymar, I identify a lot with him,” the businessman explained. “I also suffer from defamation. I am very close to my family. His relationship with his father reminds me of my mother, who has passed away.” He added a powerful point. “But, above all, he is not self-serving, something rare nowadays.” The businessman is reportedly dealing with a health problem right now.