In an unexpected turn, Saudi football adds another great achievement with the arrival of a new star. neymar is now the latest addition to a growing list of footballers who have opted for the Middle East, joining the al hilal of the Saudi Pro League, leaving behind the Parisian colossus, Paris Saint-Germain. However, the athlete points to an adversary as the precursor of this football growth in the region in question.
The 31-year-old South American explained the reasons behind his choice, instead of continuing in Europe competing for titles like the Champions League. The soccer player clarified that he aspires to be a player of global reach and seeks to face new challenges in different destinations. However, he also gave a specific reason that is related to ‘CR7 ′.
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“I think Cristiano Ronaldo started all this and the world called him ‘crazy’, and this and that. Today, it is seen how the league grows more and more”, stated the PSG striker on his new club’s social networks, referring to the beginning of the trend of elite players moving to the Saudi league, slogan CNN.
‘Ney’ expressed his high motivation in the face of this new challenge, assuring that with his contribution and that of other outstanding players, the competition in the Arab league will intensify. For now, he mentioned that various changes are being implemented in order to increase competitiveness.
“Challenges motivate me. Obviously, when you face a challenge like this, your self-esteem increases. I am here to help the league grow more and more. Many things are already changing, they have made many signings. Yes, I’m sure the league will be very competitive, especially after the transfers made in this summer transfer period”, he added.
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It is relevant to remember that in December 2022, Cristiano sealed a two-and-a-half-year agreement with Al-Nassr, with a figure that exceeds 200 million euros after his departure from United.
How much money will Neymar earn at Al Hilal?
As reported by the newspaper L’Equipe and also later confirmed by Le Parisien (very close to PSG), the deal includes around 90 million euros for PSG and a two-year contract for Neymar, who would earn around 100 million euros a year.
Neymar’s transfer comes after both the coach, Luis Enrique Martínez, and the sports director, Luis Campos, announced to the striker last week that they do not have him for next season.
The Arab team is one of the most important Arab and Asian clubs, as it is the most crowned team in the domestic league (18 titles) and in the AFC Champions League (4 titles), among others.
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