Toronto Star

Barcelona locks up high-scoring Neymar

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BARCELONA— Barcelona forward Neymar signed a three-year contract extension on Friday, tying him to the Spanish champion until 2021. The new deal includes a buyout clause worth $217 million in its first year, and more in subsequent seasons. The 24-year-old Neymar joined Barcelona from Brazilian club Santos in 2013. He has scored 91 goals in 150 matches, including six goals in nine matches this season. Forming a dominant trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, he has helped Barcelona win the Champions League, two Spanish leagues, two Copa del Rey trophies and the Club World Cup.

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