Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal has announced the signing of Brazilian talent Neymar Jr. from French club Paris Saint-German.
Neymar joins Al Hilal on $300m package record salary in two years with no option to extend his contract.
According to reports, Ney’s salary could go up to a potential $400m total until 2025 based on add-ons and commercial deals.
The Brazilian prodigy joined Paris Saint-Germain in summer 2017. In his first season with the Rouge & Bleu, he made 30 appearances, scoring 28 goals, picking up 16 assists and winning three titles (Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue).
Over the seasons, he won four Ligue 1 titles (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023), two Coupes de France (2020 and 2021), a Coupe de la Ligue (2020) and three Trophées des Champions (2018, 2020 and 2022). An impressive record, illustrated by statistics that are just as impressive.
During his six years in the capital, the Brazilian striker racked up 118 goals in 173 matches, making him Paris Saint-Germain’s fourth-all-time highest scorer. Beyond the statistics, he has thrilled the Parc des Princes crowd with some of his trademark technical skill. At the same time, Neymar Jr has also gone down in the history of the Seleção. With 77 goals in 124 caps, he is currently his country’s joint top scorer, on a par with a certain Pele.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, President and CEO of Paris Saint-Germain: “It is always difficult to say goodbye to an amazing player like Neymar, one of the best players in the world. 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 6 years. We had a great moment and Neymar will always be a big part of our history. I would like to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar all the very best for the future and his next adventure.”
