adminNeymar’s signing with Batista’s IMX Talent hands the group control of the soccer player’s image both during his playing days and after he retires.
“We are proud to support idols like Neymar Jr. With IMX Talent we will develop the careers of some of Brazil’s biggest sporting icons and discover more talents,” Batista said.
Neymar added: “I am very happy to have a Brazilian company with bases the world over alongside me to help me in my career.”
Neither party disclosed the terms of the deal but sources said it will not affect Neymar’s current commitments to sponsors such as Nike, Red Bull and Panasonic.
Neymar (20) joins other big names in the IMX Talent stable, including Olympic long jump gold medallist Maurren Maggi and Torben Grael, the sailor who has won more Olympic medals than any other Brazilian.
The fleet-footed striker has been the outstanding player in Brazil over the last two years, starring for a Santos side that won the Copa do Brasil in 2010, the South American club tournament, the Libertadores Cup, in 2011 and consecutive championships with Brazil’s Paulista State in 2010, 2011 and 2012. — Soccernet.
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