Neymar dismissed, Al-Hilal picks at Real Madrid

Far from having returned to his best level, Neymar has not convinced his coach Jorge Jesus. The Al-Hilal coach did not register the attacking midfielder for the second part of the season in the league. For the Saudi club, it is already time to prepare the Brazilian's succession, in particular with a path leading to Real Madrid.

Neymar's adventure in Saudi Arabia is coming to an end. Back last October after rupturing the cruciate ligament in his knee, the Al-Hilal attacking midfielder spent only 42 minutes on the field in two appearances this season. Coach Jorge Jesus notes that the Brazilian is struggling to regain his physical condition and level. As a result, the Portuguese did not consider it necessary to register him for the second part of the season in the championship.

It's over for Neymar

« Neymar can no longer perform at the level we are used toestimated the technician this week. Things got tough for him, unfortunately. Neymar will not be included in the squad for the championship. He can participate in the (Asian) Champions League. He is still under contract with Al-Hilal and it is perhaps up to him to decide his future. It depends on the leaders. » For its part, management has no illusions about the future of its star.

The former Paris Saint-Germain player will undoubtedly leave for free next summer. Obviously frustrated by his failed investment, Al-Hilal, who had invested 90 million euros for his transfer, not counting the 100 million euros of his annual salary, does not even try to retain him. The Saudi Pro League team is already preparing its succession. And according to journalist Rudy Galetti, the current leader of the Saudi championship is interested in Mohamed Salah and Rodrygo. If the Liverpool winger remains accessible given the end of his contract next June, it is difficult to see Real Madrid agreeing to transfer its versatile striker hired until 2028. But the Saudi club is determined to try everything to achieve this which would certainly be the big transfer of the summer in the Saudi Pro League.