Neymar held back in furious bust-up with Barcelona fans angry over imminent £196million move to PSG
NEYMAR has been caught in a bust-up with angry Barcelona fans in the car park of an exclusive night club.
The Brazilian star - who is on the brink of a record-busting £196MILLION move to Paris Saint-Germain - had to be held back by security as he rowed with angry fans.
The incident happened last week at the exclusive Shoko club, with images from the incident emerging today.
Pictures show an angry-looking Neymar being held back by a beefy security guard.
The incident took place on Saturday, July 22 - the night before Ernesto Valverde's squad travelled to the US for their pre-season tour.
According to , the argument was only verbal.
Barcelona have now confirmed that Neymar is close to making a permanent switch to France.
An official statement said: "Neymar has told the dressing room that he is leaving the club.
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Neymar: Who is the Brazilian star?
- Born on February 5, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo
- Joined local side Portugesa Santista as a seven-year-old, before moving to Santos at 11
- Made his senior debut for Santos at just 17, scoring 14 goals in total his first season
- At age 18 he led Santos to the Brazilian title and came third in the South American Footballer of the Year award
- Won man of the match in the 2011 Copa Libertadores final, as Santos beat Penarol - it was the Brazilian club's first time winning the competition since Pele was playing 1963
- Eventually left Santos in 2013 after winning three Brazilian titles and scoring 136 goals in 225 matches - all before 21
- Moved to Barcelona in 2013, with Barca president Josep Bartomeu charged with tax fraud after it was revealed he had paid the star's parents €40million
- In five years at the club has helped Barcelona win two La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey three times, the Club World Cup and the Champions League in 2015
- Has scored 105 goals in 186 matches for Barca, adding 59 assists in that time
- Fast-tracked into the Brazil national team at just 18, he already has 52 goals in 77 caps - fourth on the all-time list.
- Has been the Selecao's permanent captain since 2015
"The manager has given Neymar permission to miss training and resolves his future."
The 25-year-old was at the club's Joan Gamper training complex this morning, but he wasn't there to train.
Instead, the Brazil captain said his goodbyes to his former team-mates.
Senior stars at the Nou Camp had grown tired of his antics and demanded he tell them where his future lies.
Neymar flew to China at the start of the week to make an appearance for one of his sponsors.
On the way back to Spain he had a stop-off in Dubai - where the Brazilian held talks with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi to discuss personal terms.
Previous reports have stated that Neymar will command wages of more than £500,000-a-week.
The Brazilian has apparently grown tired of playing in Lionel Messi's shadow, and wants to lead his own team.
Barca have been linked with both Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid and Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho as replacements for the star.
It is also unclear how PSG will beat Financial Fair Play, with the likes of Blaise Matuidi and Angel Di Maria linked with an exit.
