The Saudi Pro League gaint, Al-Hilal has announced the termination of contract to the Brazilian superstar, Neymar Junior just 18 months after arriving in Saudi Arabia as one of their star recruits. Former FC Barcelona and PSG winger joined Al-Hilal from PSG in August 2023 for €90m.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal was terminated with immediate effect and the player already agreed to move back to his first club Santos and he will soon travel for medical and sign in as new Santos player. The deal will run until the 2026 World Cup and will have an option for a further year extension.
“Al Hilal have terminated Ney’s contract with immediate effect as the Brazilian will now travel for medical and sign in as new Santos player.
Back to Santos, back to Vila Belmiro,” Fabrizio confirmed.
This is the first time in Neymar Junior’s career, he is a free agent. A cruciate ligament inj-ry early in his time in the Middle East kept him out of action for the majority of his spell there.
During his first spell at Santos, Neymar played 225 matches, scoring 136 goals and providing 64 assists. With numbers like these, the club is counting on his return to boost the team’s performance in the 2024 season. It’s also expected that Neymar will form a dynamic attacking duo with Tiquinho Soares, one of the club’s key signings.
