Neymar will earn a staggering $400 million, including commercial deals and salary, at Al Hilal. The Brazilian will receive $87,000 for every post where he promotes Saudi Arabia on his social media. Although, his start to the season has been lukewarm at best, one of his former teammates is still delighted and eager to see the Brazilian’s flair in Asia.
Neymar recently became Brazil’s all-time top scorer, surpassing the soccer icon, Pelé. Similarly, he will be looking to show his class in the SPL.
Neymar’s ex-teammate expresses his delight in the Brazilian’s move to Al-Hilal.
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Neymar’s old teammate, André Carrillo, is happy to see the former PSG star in the SPL, especially at Al-Hilal. He is a big fan of the Brazilian. He joined Al-Hilal after deciding to leave Premier League club Watford. The Peruvian International left his mark at the club, where he played 187 games and contributed to 63 goals. The winger won nine titles with Al-Hilal. The forward’s decision to move was criticized, and some believed that moving across to the Middle East was not the best choice. But after seeing Neymar move to the SPL, he feels incredibly proud. He said, “The Saudi League is a global league, so who could have imagined Neymar coming to Al-Hilal? ”
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الدوري السعودي دوري عالمي ، فمن كان يتخيّل قدوم 'نيمار' إلى #الهلال 🔥💙 pic.twitter.com/weLgma7Sk0
— الهلال سكاي (@ALHILAL__SKY) October 2, 2023
Despite a slow start to his new chapter, Neymar is slowly returning to his best. The Brazilian has been in the media recently following his alleged bust-up with his manager, Jorge Jesus. He claimed these allegations as ‘fake news.’ Now he will looking to keep these speculations aside and help his side win a record 19th title.
Will Neymar guide Al-Hilal to the league title this season?
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Al-Hilal currently sits on top of the SPL table with 20 points ahead of Karim Benzema‘s Al-Ittihad, who are only a point below. They have the 2nd best attack in the league, only behind Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr. Neymar has only made three appearances for his side and is yet to score. But he has provided two assists, including one against Al-Shabab, in the 68th minute to break the deadlock. His manager also believes that the superstar will take time to get to his best, as he is recovering from his injury.
The SPL is going to be a lot more competitive this season. But if Al-Hilal manages to keep their Brazilian talisman fit, they might pose a serious title threat. Neymar also hopes to play in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil, for which he must consistently perform and remain fit. The 31-year-old will look to cement his legacy in Saudi Arabia after being recognized as one of the best players ever to play in Europe.
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Will Neymar help Al-Hilal win a record 19th title this season?
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