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Matt Maltby

Neymar set for further Barcelona talks - as PSG star looks to settle legal dispute

Neymar has reportedly filed a new lawsuit against Barcelona for €3.5million, claiming they failed to pay part of his salary and accusing them of acting in "bad faith" during his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

Spanish newspaper 'El Mundo' have claimed that Neymar, 27, is suing his former club for £2.96m due to an unpaid portion of his salary and bonuses.

The report also states that Neymar believes Barcelona acted in "bad faith" and in "retaliation" for his world-record £198m move to French giants PSG in 2017.

Despite the report, the superstar's father Neymar Santos Sr spoke with radio programme 'El Larguero' - which is broadcast by Spanish radio network Cadena SER - and said it "corresponds to an old lawsuit when Neymar left Barcelona".

Neymar is currently playing in France with Paris Saint-Germain (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

"We felt we were negatively affected at that time," he added.

Neymar Sr went on to talk about the relations between Neymar and the club saying: "We want to reach an agreement with Barca, it is what's best for everyone.

"We have never had a bad relationship with (Josep Maria) Bartomeu. We do not know if we will return to Barcelona, he has a contract with PSG right now."

Josep Maria Bartomeu, 56, took over the presidency of Barcelona in 2014.

Neymar has reportedly filed a new lawsuit against Barcelona (Getty Images)

Neymar was involved in a legal case with Barcelona shortly after his record-transfer to PSG for €222m in 2017.

The forward claimed Barcelona still owed him part of a €64.4m (£54.5m) renewal bonus. The case has not been settled.

According to 'El Larguero', Barcelona have reportedly confirmed the lawsuit concerning the footballer's salary but have not paid it as they are waiting for the first one, in regards to his renewal bonus, to be settled first.

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