On October 17, 2023, the career of Neymar (32 years old) changed again. Seriously injured in the knee during the clash against Uruguay with Brazil, the former FC Barcelona player has joined the infirmary for an indefinite period. But at the time, the Saudi press was more or less optimistic, talking about a return to the field nine months after his physical problem. However, the Auriverde international is not within the announced passage times. It did not resume in July as expected. Not yet fully recovered, Ney will not make his return to the green rectangle before 2025. This was explained yesterday by his trainer Jorge Jesus, thus putting an end to the numerous speculations on the subject.
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“ Neymar is an important player for Al-Hilal and for the Saudi league in general. However, I cannot specify his return date, we will analyze the situation in January. » The native of Mogi das Cruzes will therefore spend more than a year without playing football. A terrible blow to the head of the main person concerned, but also of his club, Al-Hilal. Wishing to respond to Al-Nassr or even Al-Ittihad, who had recruited Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, the Saudi team had dropped €90 million on PSG to enlist Neymar. The latter was not the priority of Al-Hilal, who initially wanted to recruit Lionel Messi. But the Argentinian, free after his departure from the Parisian club, finally favored the proposal from Inter Miami.
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The Saudi team therefore fell back on Neymar, who was pushed towards the exit in France. But he was spoiled by Al-Hilal, who offered him several advantages. As explained on our site upon his signing, the Brazilian was pampered since his club provided him with a private plane as well as a luxurious house with the staff that goes with it. Additionally, he received permission to live in Saudi Arabia with his partner Bruna Biancardi, although they are not married. Al-Hilal added some additional bonuses to his contract. Thus, he must pocket 80,000 euros for each victory of his team. He also receives 500,000 euros for each story or post published on his personal social networks where he promotes Saudi Arabia.
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On top of all this, Neymar receives an XXL salary. If some sources speak of a sum of €100 million per year, others have told us that he earns between €300 and €400 million spread over the entire duration of his lease, or between €150 and €200 million per season. This Thursday, The Sunwho specifies that the player receives €3 million per week, assures that he has already pocketed €175 million since his arrival. Neymar, who only appeared five times in his new colors (one goal and three assists), is extremely expensive for his club. The Sun indicates that each match he played cost around €35 million. If we look at Ney’s playing time, he spent 386 minutes on the pitch last year with Al-Hilal. Based on the figures of Sunit thus cost a little more than €450,000 per minute played. That’s expensive, even for the wealthy Saudi club.
Pub. THE 09/26/2024 5:00 p.m.
Update 09/26/2024 11:57 p.m.
