Neymar Jr’s future takes an unexpected turn

In 2025, Neymar has yet to play football. But the Brazilian hopes to continue playing matches, having been deprived of football for a long time since signing for Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023. Pushed towards leaving Paris Saint-Germain, the player bought €222 million at the time finally agreed to join the Riyadh club, although he secretly dreamed of a return to FC Barcelona. But the door has not completely opened in Catalonia. Ney thus flew to Saudi Arabia, in return for a huge salary (around €200 million per year) as well as various benefits for him and his loved ones.

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A complex situation in Al-Hilal

But the return on investment was not up to par for Al-Hilal, which paid around €90 million to dislodge it from Paris. Indeed, the native of Mogi das Cruzes was quickly injured while he was in the selection. All after only 5 appearances under the tunic of Al-Hilal. After more than a year of rehabilitation, he finally returned to the field on October 21 against Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League (13 minutes played). Then, he continued on November 4 against Esteghal Tehran (29 minutes played).

His last official outing, since he was injured again after 42 minutes spent on the field since his comeback. A new hard blow for Ney, who returned to the infirmary. If we have since seen him in action on December 30 during a friendly match against Al-Fayha, where he also scored a goal, the Brazilian may not have much playing time this year. In addition to the fact that he is not included in Jorge Jesus’ list in the Saudi Pro League, Neymar will have a new competitor on his hands.

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The Saudi team does not rule out extending Ney

It was his trainer who announced it at the start of the week. “We will try to bring in a foreign winger under the age of 22, especially since we have many matches in the coming period.” Despite everything, his fate is not yet sealed, assures Arriyadiyah this Wednesday. The Saudi publication explains that the leaders of Al-Hilal have not yet decided and do not rule out extending it. However, they still have some doubts about Ney. We learn that they are afraid that he will get injured again and that he will miss several months of competition following a possible extension.

Additionally, the condition of the Brazilian’s knee, which is nicknamed “the glass player” in Saudi Arabia; asks questions. They do not know exactly to what extent he was damaged by his successive injuries. Especially since the player often isolated himself with his personal doctors in the room during his rehabilitation. Concerned, the bosses of Al-Hilal are therefore in consideration regarding the 32-year-old footballer But they also know that they could have a chance to retain the player, because no club is able to offer him the same salary as. it’s either Santos or Inter Miami But the important thing is perhaps elsewhere for Neymar Jr this time…