Neymar becomes unemployed as Brazil icon’s £2.5m-a-week Al Hilal contract is terminated with 45-word statement
Neymar becomes unemployed as Brazil icon’s £2.5m-a-week Al Hilal contract is terminated with 45-word statement
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NEYMAR rolled credits on his hapless stint in Saudi Arabia as he had his contract with Al Hilal terminated by mutual consent. The star forward moved to the Saudi Pro League from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 and signed a whopping £2.5million-a-week deal with the club.
![[Neymar Jr. celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2023-al-hilals-neymar-celebrates-954724042.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
However, the Brazil international endured a series of injury setbacks, including a devastating cruciate ligament tear that sidelined him for the entirety of the 2023-24 season. The 32-year-old only managed one goal and three assists in a mere seven appearances during a disappointing two-year stint at the Kingdom Arena.
![[Neymar of Al-Hilal sits on the bench with arms crossed.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/neymar-al-hilal-reacts-bench-946572962.jpg?strip=all&w=640)
That led the ex-Barcelona star to an unceremonious exit as he agreed with Al Hilal to tear the megamoney deal up. The club issued a brief and bland announcement to confirm Neymar's exit. Al Hilal announced: "Al Hilal and Neymar agree to terminate contract by mutual consent.
"Al Hilal club company and Neymar Jr have agreed to terminate their contractual relationship by mutual consent. "The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al Hilal, and wish the player success in his career.".
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Neymar is heading back to Santos. SunSport exclusives. Already have these accounts? Don't worry, we've got loads more terrific deals below!. Check out the latest free bets to use on football, horse racing, and lots more.
