Speaking to a group of Brazilian journalists ahead of Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid, Bartomeu said Barcelona officially notified the Brazilian Football Federation two weeks ago of their intentions to only allow Neymar to play in one tournament.
Over the past few days, Brazil manager Dunga and Selecao director Gilmar Rinaldi had refused to rule out the possibility that Neymar could still play both competitions, but Bartomeu said Barcelona's decision has been made.
"It will be impossible to convince us [to release the player twice]," Bartomeu said, according to UOL Esporte. "We are aware of the importance [of the Copa America] but our view is that players need to have some rest after two strong seasons."
The Blaugrana president, however, added that the club will pose no obstacles for Neymar's participation in the Olympics.
"We see no problem in Neymar playing at the Olympics," he said. "The club would be enchanted and I would take him if I were the Brazilian manager."
Bartomeu also hinted that the club and the Brazilian are near a contract extension. The president says he believes a new agreement will be in place "soon."
"Barca don't need to hurry. We won't put pressure on the player and instead we will allow him to focus on the competitions," Bartomeu said.
"I know we won't have problems, because the player himself has already said he wants to stay. Our plan is to have him here till the end of his career."
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