Neymar Jr. has officially joined Al Hilal in a groundbreaking $300 million deal spanning two years, with no extension option.
His potential earnings could surge to $400 million by 2025, factoring in add-ons and commercial arrangements.
The deal was done by his father, Neymar Pai, and the prominent football-agent Pini Zahavi
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Neymar move to Saudi Arabia
Neymar, the former Barcelona player, recently returned from an extended injury hiatus caused by reconstructive ankle ligament surgery.
Reports emerged last week that the reigning Ligue 1 champions had advised him to secure a new club.
Subsequently, Neymar agreed on a two-year contract with Al-Hilal, the club owned by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Notably, Al-Hilal had previously pursued Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Neymar’s annual earnings at the Riyadh-based club will amount to €160 million.
His teammates will include Kalidou Koulibaly, Rubén Neves, and former Bordeaux winger Malcom.
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The 2023 summer transfer window has brought many surprises and dramatic moments.
English players are leading the list of this summer’s most expensive transfers..
Topping the charts is the remarkable transfer of Moses Caicedo from Brighton to Chelsea, fetching a staggering €115 million. The transfer is not complete,, but the medicals have been done