Neymar insists that he “gave everything to play” for al-Hilal despite being terminated with the Saudi Arabian club after only seven games.
The Brazil striker joined Al-Hilala in August 2023. From Paris Saint-Germain, a contract worth £ 77 million and agreed with a salary of £ 129 million a year.
However, her knees injury gained playing for her country in the World Cup qualification against Uruguay for only two months in his Saudi career, she saw him aside the long period.
He returned in November, but struggled to achieve the impact, and his deal ended with a mutual consent late last night.
Full club statement 🔹 pic.twitter.com/oxorpueref
– Saudi club Alhilal (@alhilal_en) 27 January 2025
The 32-year-old is expected to return to the Boyhood Club Santos in his native Brazil. Neymar had over 150 appearances for Santos before joining Barcelona in 2013.
In the farewell message to the al-H-Hilal fans, Neymar wrote on X: “Everyone in Al-Hilal, fans, thank you !!
“I gave everything to play and wish we had enjoyed better times on the field together …
“Saudi, thank you for giving me and my family a new home and new experiences. Now I know the real Saudi and have friends for a living.
“I have always felt your love and passion for the game. I will follow your journey forward as a club and country to 2034.
“Your future will be amazing, special things happen. And I will always support you !!!”
All in Al Hilal, fans, thank you !!
I gave everything to play and wish we had enjoyed better times on the field together ..
Saudi, thank you for giving me and my family a new home and new experiences
Now I know the real Saudi and I have friends for a living
Always … pic.twitter.com/nguoujzk1d– Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) 28 January 2025
