Neymar set to join Saudi football club Al-Hilal

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
13 Aug 2023 21:50

Neymar will reportedly sign a two-year contract with the Saudi club valued at $175 million.

Neymar gestures during a training session, Paris, July 20, 2023. (AP)

Neymar, the renowned Brazilian footballer and forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is reportedly finalizing a groundbreaking move to transfer to Saudi Arabian football club Al-Hilal.

The star footballer will reportedly sign a two-year contract with the Saudi club, valued at a staggering 160 million euros ($175 million), L'Equipe reported.

Rumors surrounding Neymar's uncertain future at PSG were confirmed earlier when it was revealed that the club did not have the 31-year-old Brazilian in their immediate plans, facilitating his transfer to Al-Hilal.

Notably, Neymar's compatriot Malcom, a former player for Zenit St. Petersburg, is already an active member of the Al-Hilal team, adding an element of familiarity to Neymar's prospective move.

It was reported last month that Neymar is due to face trial in October over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona.

Neymar, his parents, and former Barcelona presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu will be tried for alleged corruption related to the player's move from Santos to Barcelona in 2013.

Rosell and Bartomeu will also face fraud charges in the trial, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to 31.