The famous Brazilian footballer Neymar will join Al-Hilal, in Saudi Arabia. After six years at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Neymar will leave the French capital for testing today. Once completed, he will sign a two-year contract with the Saudi club. Al-Hilal will pay the player an astronomical sum of 320 million euros. According to sources close to the player, the official presentation of Neymar in his new team is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Negotiations between Al-Hilal and Neymar ended on Sunday. The Saudi club then completed the deal with PSG, which demanded at least 100 million euros. The French club should receive this sum in the form of bonuses and variables. It is also important to note that a possible loan to FC Barcelona, mentioned by the Spanish press, has been ruled out.
Neymar’s arrival at Al-Hilal will mark the most expensive transfer in history by a non-European side. Al-Hilal, the most popular club in Saudi Arabia, is preparing a big event for the presentation of Neymar, who will be coached by Jorge Jesus, a former coach of Flamengo, Benfica and Fenerbahçe.
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Neymar leaves Europe for Saudi Arabia
This transfer marks a real turning point in the career of Neymar, who leaves European football after a decade rich in exploits. Arrived at PSG in 2017 with the status of the most expensive player in history, Neymar aimed to lead the Parisian club to the heights of Europe.
Unfortunately, recurring injuries have hampered his career, depriving him of many matches. He has played only 173 out of PSG’s 318 official matches since his arrival. Nevertheless, Neymar left an undeniable mark at the club, having scored 118 goals and made 70 assists, contributing to the conquest of 13 titles, including five French championships. He was also a runner-up of the Champions League in 2020.
His final season was marred by a long absence with a serious right ankle injury, requiring surgery in March. After more than five months out, Neymar returned to the pitch in a friendly against Jeonbuk in South Korea, where he scored two goals and provided an assist.
Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal will be the biggest investment in the current transfer market in Saudi Arabia. The club hopes that the arrival of this renowned Brazilian star will boost their ambition to win many titles in the future.
