Neymar, the Brazilian footballer, has ended his association with Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian team, after spending a year and a half at the club. During his time with the team, Neymar participated in only seven matches but received a considerable sum of money. The record goalscorer of the Brazil national team joined the Saudi side in August 2023, when the club was reinforcing its squad with international figures to enhance the quality of its league.
Injuries were a constant concern for Neymar during his short period at Al Hilal. Muscle problems sidelined him at the beginning of the 2023-2024 season, and a knee ligament injury kept him out for the remainder of the campaign. Despite this, the player received a significant financial compensation for his time with the team.
In the following season, Neymar continued recovering from his injuries and had some participation in tournaments such as the AFC Champions League. However, his relationship with Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus had deteriorated, resulting in a lack of opportunities for the Brazilian in the local league.
Finally, on January 28, 2025, Neymar's departure from Al Hilal was officially announced, despite having six months left on his contract. The club agreed to pay around 40 million euros to the player to terminate his association. Neymar expressed his gratitude to the institution and the fans through a message on social media, while the club wished him luck in his future endeavors.
