Malcom got off to a perfect start at Al-Hilal. The Brazilian recorded a hat-trick in his team’s 3-1 victory against Abha in the first round of the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League. The winger put his side in front after 31 minutes, but the hosts hit back shortly after thanks to Saad Bguir.
However, Al-Hilal had nothing to worry about, with Malcom making sure to help them claim all three points. The Corinthians product found the net twice in the second half, restoring the lead for his team after 55 minutes before extending their advantage after the hour mark.
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Malcom emulates Firmino, waits for Neymar
The former Barcelona player, who revitalized his career at Zenit, emulated his compatriot Roberto Firmino, who also scored a hat-trick for Al-Ahli in the season opener. On top of that, Malcom will be joined by Neymar, who has already completed a transfer to Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain.
Malcom was one of the most expensive signings in the Saudi Pro League this summer, having left the Russian giants for a reported €60 million fee. It may be a lot of money, but he’s already proving his bosses he’s worth every single penny. Al-Hilal’s next game will be on Saturday, August 19, against Al Feiha.
