Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, was made official this Tuesday afternoon after the Saudi club itself published a video announcing the Brazilian. Now former team of the striker, the Paris Saint Germain used his social networks to say goodbye to the 31-year-old star.
“Paris Saint Germain thanks Neymar Jr., a club legend,” he wrote in one post. “It marked our history. Thank you for everything,” he said in another.
Paris Saint Germain thanks @neymarjr, a club legend. ❤️💙#ThanksNey https://t.co/CCar0n0OGp
— Paris Saint Germain (@PSGbrasil) August 15, 2023
On its official website, PSG made a summary of Neymar’s career, with numbers and statistics, from his appearance at Santos to his transfer to Al-Hilal. In the statement, the president of the French club, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, thanked the Brazilian for his contribution to the history of the Parisians.
“It is always difficult to say goodbye to an incredible player like Neymar, one of the best in the world. I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and how he has contributed to our club and our project over the last six years. It’s a great moment and Neymar will always be a big part of our history. I’d like to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar all the best in the future and on his next adventure.”
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Neymar is the most expensive signing in Saudi football
Paris Saint-Germain should receive around 90 million euros (R$ 490 million) to release its athlete definitively. With that, the star will win the most expensive hiring position in the history of Saudi football, displacing striker Malcom, formerly of Zenit and Corinthiansalso brought by Al-Hilal, which cost 60 million euros (R$ 326 million). Peixe is entitled to 4% of the total value of the negotiation for being Neymar’s training club.
At the new club, the Brazilian will have a salary of 160 million euros (about R$ 860 million), divided into two years of contract. Therefore, the player will receive approximately BRL 36 million per month. In addition, Ney will continue to wear shirt number 10, the same number he wore at PSG and Brazilian Team.
Still in Paris, Neymar underwent medical examinations last Monday, was approved and all documents are signed. The expectation was that the striker would travel to Saudi Arabia this Tuesday, but plans have changed and the expected arrival date is for the end of the week.
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The passing of the star in Paris
Neymar arrived at PSG in August 2017 from Barcelona, for €222 million (R$800 million at the time). In all, the number 10 played 173 games, scoring 118 goals and providing 70 assists. In the face of injuries, the athlete had an average of just over 50% participation in games for the French club during his contract, according to data from the Sofascore.
Even without winning the dreamed title of the French – the Champions League – the star won 14 cups: five French Championshipsthree French Cups, four French Super Cups and two League Cups.
Al-Hilal is coached by coach Jorge Jesus, formerFlamengo, and debuted with victory in the Saudi Championship after beating Abha by 3-1, with Malcom’s hat-trick. Recently, the team was also runner-up in the Arab Champions Cup, losing to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
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