Almost a year and a half after his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar is experiencing a nightmarish Saudi adventure. Victim of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in October 2023 with the Brazilian selection, he was injured again for his return to competition this week.
Nightmarish. If there was one word to describe Neymar's Saudi adventure, it would undoubtedly be this one. Victim of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament with the Brazilian selection in 2023, he only wore the Al Hilal jersey 7 times in almost a year and a half with the Riyadh club.
His return was marked by a relapse, Neymar having suffered, according to him, from a “big cramp” against Esteghlal on Monday in the Asian Cup (3-0). An injury which should keep him away from the field for at least two weeks. However, according to the Saudi press, the Brazilian's fragile physique is annoying and his repeated absences now call his future into question.
According to Action Ma3 Waleedholder of broadcasting rights for the Saudi championship, Neymar's departure next January is now being considered. Of the 90 million euros invested in his recruitment, to which are added 100 million euros per year in salary, the Saudi leaders would only have regrets.
Information since confirmed by the Brazilian media UOLwhich even mentions a possible amicable termination of contract.
With seven matches played in a year and a half, the returns on investment are meager. Under contract until June 2025, Ney will not be included on the next list by Al Hilal according to Action Ma3 Waleedin January 2025, in order to facilitate his departure this winter, doubting his real commitment with the Saudi club.
To replace him, Al Hilal is now eyeing another very big name, who is already playing in the Saudi Pro League: that of Cristiano Ronaldo. Brilliant with Al Nassr, the Portuguese maintains sparkling form and statistics, despite his 39 years. But the Portuguese is not the only objective and Al Hilal would work in parallel on other files.
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