PSG Star Neymar Flaunts R148 Million Private Helicopter During Summer Break After Copa America Disappointment

PSG Star Neymar Flaunts R148 Million Private Helicopter During Summer Break After Copa America Disappointment

  • Neymar remains the world's most expensive footballer after his move from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2017
  • After the completion of this year's Copa America, he is ranked as the most valuable South American player, with Lionel Messi coming next
  • The attacker while on summer break has taken to social media to show off his exotic helicopter with the inscription 'NJR' written on its tail

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Neymar has pushed the Copa America disappointment behind him as the Paris Saint Germain superstar is currently enjoying his summer break at an unknown destination as of the time of this publication.

The forward failed to help Brazil avoid defeat to Argentina in the final of the summer competition earlier this month as Angel di Maria's lone strike handing Lionel Scaloni's men the title in the end.

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His R248 million worth chopper which was parked on a well-trimmed green lawn with a partly captured building in the image had a personalised name 'NJR' written on its tail.

PSG star Neymar flaunts £10m worth private jet while on summer break after Copa America disappointment
PSG star Neymar removing the runners' up medal after losing Copa America final to Argentina earlier this month. Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP
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Regardless of the loss, the former Barcelona attacker is feeling grateful for what he may have achieved in his career after posting a picture of himself sitting on the pavement very close to his private helicopter with a thankful emoji.

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The 29-year-old forward scored twice after six appearances during the continental championship staged in Brazil.

Neymar also showed off some of the tattoos on his leg after wearing a nicker and a short pair of black socks.

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The centre-back parted ways with Real Madrid after his contract at the club expired last month; ending a 16-year relationship with the La Liga giants after joining them in 2005.

He went ahead to inspire them to four Champions League honours among several continental and domestic titles, while also providing outstanding leadership for the team.

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