10 Insanely Weird Football Contract Clauses

7. The Visiting Friends Clause

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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!

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