Neymar's move from Al-Hilal to Brazilian club Santos means the Saudi Pro League has lost one of its most high-profile players.
Neymar has reached an agreement to rejoin boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. It was announced on January 27 that the 32-year-old had agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League side.
Former Barcelona forward Neymar Jr said his final goodbyes to Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal after agreeing to terminate his contract with the club after two years.
Cristiano Ronaldo had ONE massive hope for Neymar's football career - and it didn't happen. Neymar followed Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia when he penned a lucrative contract with Al Hilal. But he endured a nightmare spell in the Middle East as he played a measly seven games across all competitions, having been blighted with a series of injuries.
The contract was mutually terminated… Mega club Al-Hilal first announced that they’d be bringing Neymar over to the Saudi Pro League from Paris Saint-Germain F.C. back in August 2023 as the team’s superstar forward.
Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said Tuesday.
Almost $200m spent and just one goal to show for it? In terms of goals-to-transfer fees, Neymar's move to Al Hilal might go down as one of the worst of all time.
After becoming the most expensive signing in Saudi Pro League history in August 2023, Brazilian superstar Neymar would score a solitary goal and make a handful of appearances for Al Hilal, remaining sidelined with injury for the better part of his 18-month stint with the club.
Neymar is set for a sensational return to his boyhood club Santos after a forgettable stint at Al-Hilal. The 32-year-old is set to take a huge pay cut in Brazil.
Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday. Neymar, 32, joined Al-Hilal from Paris St Germain for a reported 90 million euros ($93.