10 Insanely Weird Football Contract Clauses
7. The Visiting Friends Clause
When Neymar's arrived at at the Nou Camp from Brazilian side Santos in 2013, it was one of the most talked-about transfers in modern football history. Neymar, who had averaged a goal nearly every two games for Santos, was set to form a potent attacking unit which included Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Neymar's contract had a number of clauses and even included one for his friends. The club agreed to arrange for his pals to visit the former Santos striker in Spain at two-week intervals. Hanging with one of the greatest players on the planet was always something to be celebrated, and even more so with Barcelona picking up the tab!