Neymar will only play for Brazil in the Olympics this summer, skipping the Copa America Centenario.

The Brazilian Football Confederation had been lobbying for Neymar to play in the Copa America and the Olympics.

"Barcelona thanks the Brazilian Football Confederation and its president Marco Polo Del Nero, who accepted the proposal made to the club for the player Neymar Jr. only have to compete in the Olympic Games of 2016, which take place between Aug. 3-21.

"In this way, Neymar Jr. is released to play the Copa America, which will be played in the United States between June 3-26."