Neymar's move from Al-Hilal to Brazilian club Santos means the Saudi Pro League has lost one of its most high-profile players.
Former Barcelona forward Neymar Jr said his final goodbyes to Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal after agreeing to terminate his contract with the club after two years.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have terminated Neymar Jr‘s contract after he made only seven appearances during a disappointing injury-plagued short spell in Saudi. The stage is now set for a dramatic return to his boyhood club,
Neymar has reached an agreement to rejoin boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. It was announced on January 27 that the 32-year-old had agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League side.
Cristiano Ronaldo had ONE massive hope for Neymar's football career - and it didn't happen. Neymar followed Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia when he penned a lucrative contract with Al Hilal. But he endured a nightmare spell in the Middle East as he played a measly seven games across all competitions, having been blighted with a series of injuries.
After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.
The contract was mutually terminated… Mega club Al-Hilal first announced that they’d be bringing Neymar over to the Saudi Pro League from Paris Saint-Germain F.C. back in August 2023 as the team’s superstar forward.
Neymar is set for a sensational return to his boyhood club Santos after a forgettable stint at Al-Hilal. The 32-year-old is set to take a huge pay cut in Brazil.
Almost $200m spent and just one goal to show for it? In terms of goals-to-transfer fees, Neymar's move to Al Hilal might go down as one of the worst of all time.
Neymar is set for a sensational return to his boyhood club Santos after a forgettable stint at Al-Hilal. The 32-year-old is set to take a huge pay cut in Brazil.
Ex-FC Barcelona star Neymar's club has been announced by its president in a video shared via social media on Tuesday afternoon.