Neymar Turns His Back on Saudi Arabia

Striker Neymar and the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal have definitively ended their collaboration. The contract of the soon-to-be 33-year-old Brazilian was "mutually" terminated, as the club announced. A return of the former world star to his homeland is becoming increasingly likely.

FC Santos, for whom Neymar played until 2013, is said to be interested in the return of the 128-time Brazilian national player, who, according to media reports, is not averse to the idea.

Few Games for Al-Hilal

Neymar was actually under contract with Al-Hilal until the summer, but he has not played a significant role in the team of coach Jorge Jesus for some time. The tricky attacker, who critics accuse of a penchant for unnecessary artistry and provocations, has only played seven times for the club since his move to Saudi Arabia in August 2023, scoring one goal.

Neymar moved to the Saudi Arabian league from Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee of 90 million euros. After a cruciate ligament tear, which he suffered in October 2023 while playing for the national team, he was forced to take a one-year break. On his comeback in October last year and in November, Neymar made two shorter appearances before being stopped by thigh complaints.

Neymar Still Holds Record

According to Brazilian media, clubs from the upcoming World Cup co-host country, the USA, are also allegedly interested in signing the offensive player, who still holds the record for the highest transfer fee in football: In 2017, he moved from FC Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for 222 million euros.

(APA/Red)

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