22 Aug 2017 22:05:54
Neymar deal comments miss the mark. You have to consider the accountibg principals a club applies to an asset. For example the club can choose to write down their acquired asset over the period of contract (5 or 6 years in Neymars case) and with increased sales income (which can be brought forward, ) image rights applied to sponsorship deals offsetting costs such as being an ambassador for the world cup Qatar host in 2022 and the promotional lead up years plus taking large wages like zlaran off their books and moving other players on it really isn't that hard for a CFO or the Head of Legal to construct a way of complying with principals that do allow a club to make a specific maximum loss over a 3 year period.

1.) 23 Aug 2017
23 Aug 2017 09:19:37
I don't think write downs count for FFP. In simple terms did they spend x% more than they generated in a 3 year period. The fee for Neymar is almost £200M and it looks like Mbappe might be the same. There is no creative accounting that allows PSG to generate income to cover those numbers. They will either have to sell loads of players (doubtful) or accept whatever punishment comes - usually a fine which for them is not an issue.

2.) 25 Aug 2017
25 Aug 2017 07:27:57
Ive posted an explanation of how clubs accoubt for FFP on youtube. Have a look and it may aimplify it. You can dobwhatever you loke as a business as long as you comply with legislation. I run sevwral businesses and we operate similar principles on tax and finance. Even easier if all your assets are governmwnt owned as arw the Qataris. I work wirh the soverign wealth funds a lot. Its srandard practice in middle east to subsidise and grow assets. Its practically their entire business model across the board, not just in sport.