Brazilian footballer Neymar Junior bid farewell to Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, the team he played for the last year and a half. In the coming hours, his return to Santos will be officially announced. Neymar thanked everyone at Al Hilal through a post, expressing his gratitude for the experience in Saudi Arabia: 'I gave my all to play and I wish we could have enjoyed better moments together on the field. To Saudi Arabia, thank you for giving me and my family a new home and new experiences.'
The Brazilian player highlighted feeling the love and passion for the game during his time at Al Hilal. Neymar expressed his interest in closely following the future of the club and the country towards 2034, when Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup. This farewell confirms his return to Santos, the club where he began his professional career and achieved success.
At Santos, Neymar won six titles between 2009 and 2013, including three Campeonato Paulistas, one Copa do Brasil, one Copa Libertadores, and one Recopa Sudamericana. Neymar's stint at Al Hilal marked his fourth experience with a team, following his time at Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. During his brief stay with the Arab team, Neymar contributed to winning local titles such as the Saudi Supercup and the Saudi Professional League.
Neymar's post bidding farewell to Al Hilal on social media highlights his gratitude towards the fans and everyone involved in his time with the Saudi team, showing his respect and appreciation for the experience he had.
