Neymar Jr: Star footballer Neymar Jr has inked a contract with Al Hilal, a prominent team in the Saudi Pro League, in one of the most significant transfers in recent years. Concluding a six-season journey with Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian footballer Neymar has now embarked on a path followed by numerous stars, transitioning from Europe to Saudi Arabia. He has officially signed a contract with Riyadh’s Al Hilal, securing a deal worth $300 million.
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Neymar joins Al-Hilal
The transaction was made as part of PSG’s restructuring, which also involved Lionel Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami. In Parc des Princes, Neymar had three years left on his contract, which was worth £25 million annually. The Ligue 1 champions will receive close to 100 million euros, according to reports. When PSG acquired the Brazilian star from Barcelona for 222 million euros, it became the most expensive move in history.
Neymar was not in the plans of new coach Luis Enrique, according to PSG. In fact, it was Enrique who gave Barcelona’s renowned MSN (Messi, Suarez, and Neymar) trio their big break. But now that the Brazilian has been denied by the club, the Spaniard has no intentions for him.
For Ligue 1 powerhouses in the past five years, Neymar has played in 173 games. He contributed to PSG’s 13 trophy victories, which included five Ligue 1 championships, as well as their run to the 2020 Champions League final. But injuries have frequently made him miss his time in Paris. A protest was held in front of his home earlier this year after the fans lost patience.
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The most recent widely reported transfer to the Gulf state is Neymar’s move to Saudi Arabia. Four teams have received significant investments from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has led to a massive influx of European elite players. winner of the Ballon d’Or In addition to N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, and now Neymar, the SPL is home to Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. This summer, along with Neymar, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibally, and Malcolm all joined Al-Hilal.
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