The management of Barcelona emphatically said that will not allow striker team to participate in the Copa America and the Olympic Games in Rio this summer.
In recent days the Brazilian Football Federation tried to put pressure on Barcelona with the aim to put players in both competitions.
However, Barcelona remained adamant and said the plant that can run only Brazilian Olympics.
"Elite players need to rest for the good of all," said President of Barcelona Josep Maria Bartomeu.
"We prefer Neymar to play in the Olympics, but will leave the Brazilian federation to decide. But he can only play in either tournament," said Barca boss.
"It is not wise to participate in both tournaments. The player must get enough rest. Barcelona's desire is to play in the Olympics, "continued the president of Barcelona.
Bartomeu has admitted that the club have sent an official letter to the Brazilian Football Confederation, which require the player to get enough rest during the summer. It is clear that Brazilians need to assess which of the two tournaments might use Neymar.
Meanwhile, Bartomeu said the Barcelona Neymar prefer to play in the Olympics because it is a tournament that is held every four years and it is unclear whether the player will be able to take part in the next Olympic Games.
Barcelona is now waiting for a response from the Brazilian Football Confederation.
If negotiations between the parties fail, Barcelona will be forced to undertake Neymar to participate only in the Copa America.
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