Neymar's Move to Saudi Arabia: A Game-Changer for the Middle East

Neymar's Move to Saudi Arabia: A Game-Changer for the Middle East.

Neymar has signed a two-year deal with Al Hilal, a Saudi Arabian soccer club.

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The deal is reportedly worth $100 million per year.

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The transfer fee is $98 million (€90 million), the largest in the league yet.

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Neymar's contract with PSG runs through 2025, but he was allowed to leave the club after they signed Lionel Messi in 2021.

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Neymar injured his ankle and underwent surgery this spring, which ended his season.

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He had 13 goals in 20 appearances for PSG this season.

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Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al Nassr in December with a deal that will pay him a reported $200 million per year.

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Other soccer stars – including Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante – have also signed with teams in the Saudi Pro League.

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Neymar is the second star to leave PSG after Lionel Messi.

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Kylian Mbappé is also reportedly on the way out from Paris Saint-Germain and received a $332 million offer from Al Hilal, which he has not accepted.

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