The Brazilian star Neymar is in talks with the Saudi club Al-Hilal to leave before his contract expires in June 2025, but financial disagreements are complicating discussions, he told The Associated Press on Wednesday. AFP an internal club resource.
According to an anonymous source, “Neymar is talking to Al-Hilal about an exit, but its high financial need remains a major obstacle.
The Brazilian press confirms that the holys, training club Neymar and the place where he started his career, is in negotiations to bring him back. However, the Al-Hilal prefer a permanent move, while Neymar seem to prefer a loan agreement.
Neymar arrived in August 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain in a move worth 100 million euros for two seasons, with a corresponding salary, but he has only played seven games for the team. Al-Hilalwhere he scored a goal and provided three assists.
His first season was marked by a serious injury to the cruciate ligament in his left knee suffered in October 2023 in a match with the Brazilian team against Uruguay.
In January 2024, the Al-Hilal removed the 32-year-old Brazilian all-time top scorer from his list for domestic competitions, replacing him with Brazilian Renan Lodi. This season, Neymar It is only registered in the Asian Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
After recovering from his injury and returning to play in the Asian Champions League, Neymar He suffered another injury in November 2024, this time to his thigh, which kept him out of action for several weeks.
He returned to training recently, but his coach, the Portuguese Jorge Jesusexpressed his doubts about his physical condition.
In an interview with the Brazilian platform Globo, he said: «After a 15-month injury, anywhere in the world, it is difficult for a player to return to his best level. Neymar “He is an exceptional player, but physically he is not ready for the championship.”
Despite the long absence of Neymarhe Al-Hilal shone last season, winning the national treble and remaining unbeaten in the league with 34 consecutive victories, a historic record.
The possible removal of Neymar opens the door to the acquisition of a new star for the Riyadh club.
Source: La Verdad
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