Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has reportedly agreed to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on a two-season contract, in what could be one of the most shocking transfers in football history. The Brazilian forward will receive a staggering €160m in total for his services, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world.
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According to several reports, Neymar has already given his consent to the move, and it now remains for PSG and Al-Hilal to finalize the terms of the transfer. Al-Hilal has made a first offer to buy out the remaining four years of Neymar’s contract with PSG. PSG are expected to demand a higher fee, as they are reluctant to lose their star player.
Neymar joined PSG from Barcelona in 2017 for a world-record €222m, and has since scored 118 goals and provided 77 assists in 173 appearances for the French giants. He has won five Ligue 1 titles, three French Cups, two French League Cups, and four French Super Cups with PSG. He also helped PSG reach their first-ever Champions League final in 2020, where they lost to Bayern Munich.
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However, Neymar has also faced criticism for his injury problems, disciplinary issues, and lack of commitment to PSG. He has been linked with a return to Barcelona several times, but the deal never materialized. He recently signed a contract extension with PSG until 2025, but it seems that he has decided to change his mind and decided to join Al-Hilal.
