‘I’ve achieved a lot in Europe’ – Neymar joins Al-Hilal on two-year deal

Brazil forward Neymar has successfully completed a move to Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal, ending his time at Paris St-Germain.

The deal for Neymar is understood to be worth about 90m euros plus add-ons, with the former Barcelona player signing a two-year contract with the Saudi side.

Neymar, who joined PSG for a world-record fee of £200m in 2017, will reportedly be paid 150m euros a year in Saudi – six times the amount he earned at PSG.

“I’ve achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places,” he said.

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“I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment.

“I have heard a lot and learned that I am following a long list of Brazilian players who have played in Saudi Arabia over the years, so I believe it is the desired place.”

The Brazilian made 173 appearances for PSG, helping the club win 13 trophies, including five Ligue 1 titles, as well as reaching the 2020 Champions League final.

Neymar joins a long list of active players who moved to Saudi this summer.

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