In what could become a groundbreaking move for the Saudi League, bolstered by the wealth of the oil-rich nation, Neymar seems poised to join Al Hilal with a staggering $100 million transfer fee, potentially setting a new record. The league has embarked on an extravagant spree to acquire top-tier soccer talent, and this move could further solidify its position.
Al Hilal might be on the brink of securing a marquee signing that rivals Al Nassr’s capture of Cristiano Ronaldo back in January, which sent shockwaves through Riyadh. Although recent attempts to lure Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, both of whom were Neymar’s comrades at French champion PSG last season, have failed to come to fruition.
Reportedly, Neymar has received an enticing two-year contract offer that could see the 31-year-old Brazilian superstar pocket an annual wage of approximately $100 million. This would represent a significant portion—roughly half—of the reported salary earned by the 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.
Just last week, Neymar and PSG reached a mutual agreement, granting him the liberty to depart. While various reports have hinted at his inclination to return to his former club Barcelona, similar to Messi’s sentiment a few weeks prior, the financial complexities faced by Barcelona have cast a shadow on such prospective deals. Consequently, Messi opted to chart a new course in June, choosing to ply his trade in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami.
Unless unexpected twists arise, News Central anticipates that Al-Hilal will formally declare Neymar’s transition to the Saudi League sometime this week.
