Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG for reported fee of US$98.24 million
- The two-year deal could reportedly net Neymar US$174.5 million, with the 31-year-old Brazilian superstar saying ‘I am Hilali’
- ‘I achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges,’ he says
Neymar has signed a two-year contract at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal after six years with Paris Saint-Germain in which the Brazil forward won several domestic trophies but not the Champions League the club craves.
No financial details were disclosed on Tuesday but the fee was reported to be about €90 million (US$98.24 million) plus add-ons and subject to a medical for the 31-year-old.
French newspaper L’Equipe said the deal could net Neymar €160 million (US$174.5 million).
Saudi Professional League (SPL) club Al-Hilal announced that Neymar had signed a contract until 2025, with the Brazilian saying, “I am here in Saudi Arabia, I am Hilali” in a video on the team’s social media accounts.
“I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places,” Neymar said after signing the contract on Tuesday in Paris.
“I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment.
