Neymar completes blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal

16.08.2023 - 08:11 thenationalnews.com

Brazil superstar Neymar has signed for Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in one of the most high-profile transfers in Saudi Arabian football history.

The forward, his country’s all-time joint-leading goalscorer alongside Pele, was confirmed as Hilal’s latest recruit on Tuesday night having agreed to the move from PSG.

Neymar, who joins on a two-year contract, was presented at a signing ceremony in Paris alongside Hilal club president Fahad bin Nafel.

The reported transfer fee is €90 million ($98.5m). Neymar, 31, is expected to be formally introduced to Hilal fans in Riyadh later this week, at a lavish ceremony at the club’s King Fahd International Stadium.

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