The novel is over: Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the transfer of Neymar Jr. to Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, a journalist expert in the transfer market, the French club accepted an offer of almost 100 million euros for the Brazilian.
The 31-year-old footballer, for his part, has reached an agreement with the Arab club for two years, with compensation that would reach 400 million euros with bonuses and commercial profits. In this way, Ney ends his stage in the Parc des Princes after six years.
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End of an era, the beginning of another cycle for Neymar
Although Neymar’s future was in doubt throughout the summer (even if his contract with PSG expired in 2027), few expected this outcome. Well, the former Barcelona was linked with a possible return to Spain or a hypothetical transfer to the Premier League, while the possibility of going to the Middle East seemed distant.
Thus, the Brazilian joins a large number of stars in the Saudi Pro League, where he will also meet a long list of compatriots. Roberto Firmino, Malcom and Fabinho are some of the Brazilian-born footballers who moved to Saudi Arabia in this market.
Neymar arrived in Paris as the most expensive signing in football history back in 2017, when the French capital club paid 222 million euros to get him from Barcelona. Six seasons later, after 173 games, 118 goals and 70 assists, it was time to say goodbye.
“I am here in Saudi Arabia, i am HILALI 💙”@neymarjr #AlHilal
pic.twitter.com/q7VUhf0FnQ— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 15, 2023
