Stunning Photos Emerge As Neymar Quits PSG for Ground Breaking Deal to Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal
Neymar Jr has officially completed his move to Al-HilalThe former Barcelona attacker becomes the latest high-profile star to swap Europe for the riches in Saudi ArabiaHe joins the likes of Ruben Neves, Milinkovic-Savic and compatriot Malcom at Hilal
Brazilian forward Neymar Junior has completed his groundbreaking transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal from the reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The agreement for the former Barcelona player is reportedly valued at around 90 million euros (£77.6 million), with the inclusion of potential add-ons.
Neymar was officially announced as a player of Al-Hilal on Tuesday, August 15. Photo credit: @Alhilal_ENSource: Twitter
Having initially joined PSG for a record-breaking fee of £200 million in 2017, Neymar’s absence from their lineup during the Ligue 1 draw against Lorient on Saturday signalled his departure, per BBC.
The decision comes as the 31-year-old was not aligned with the club’s recent departure from the ‘Galacticos’ era for the upcoming season.
This approach saw the exit of 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi from the club earlier in the summer.
Below are some of the captivating photos from his unveiling:
Neymar’s stint with PSG
Over his span of six years at PSG, the Brazilian player took part in 173 matches, making a substantial impact on the club’s collection of titles, amounting to a remarkable 13 championships.
This notable array encompasses five Ligue 1 titles and a noteworthy progression to the 2020 Champions League final.
Throughout his stay at the Parc des Princes, he made an astonishing total of 195 goal contributions, amassing 118 goals and providing 77 assists, per Transfermarkt.
What was said after groundbreaking deal?
“I am here in Saudi Arabia. I am Hilali,” Neymar said in a video posted to Al Hilal’s social media accounts.
Neymar announces his return to action in style with spectacular goal for PSG, Video
FOOTBALLAug 03″It is always difficult to say goodbye to an amazing player like Neymar, one of the best players in the world,” said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in a statement from the French champions.”I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and what he has contributed to our club and our project over the last six years. We had a great moment, and Neymar will always be a big part of our history,” he added.
Ronaldo credited for Neymar’s move
Earlier, Sports Brief indicated that Cristiano Ronaldo, whose move to Al-Nassr has influenced an influx of other top stars to Saudi Arabia, has been recognized for his role in Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal.
Following Ney’s move to the Riyadh-based giants, a myriad of fans have acknowledged Ronaldo’s influence in facilitating this transfer.