Revealed: The staggering numbers behind Neymar's time in Saudi Arabia after superstar's contract was torn up following injury-hit two year spell
Revealed: The staggering numbers behind Neymar's time in Saudi Arabia after superstar's contract was torn up following injury-hit two year spell
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Neymar's nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia has finally come to an end but staggering numbers show his former club have paid a heavy price for the deal. According to reports, the 32-year-old is in talks with Brazilian side Santos over a potential return after his contract with Al-Hilal was ripped up by mutual consent.
![[The superstar's contract with Al-Hilal has been terminated by mutual consent]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/11/94591953-14333259-image-a-49_1738063565555.jpg)
His departure came after an injury-hit stay in which he played just seven times despite joining in an eye-catching £78million move in August 2023. Neymar made only two appearances this season and last featured in November. Al Hilal said in a statement: 'The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided at Al-Hilal, and wish him success in his career.'.
![[He was dogged by persistent injuries and ruptured his ACL while with Brazil in October 2023]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/11/94592019-14333259-image-a-50_1738063568792.jpg)
Still the world's most expensive player after joining PSG for £200m in 2017, Neymar had around seven months remaining on his lucrative contract at Al-Hilal. The staggering numbers behind Neymar's nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia have been laid bare. The superstar's contract with Al-Hilal has been terminated by mutual consent.
![[He made his long-awaited return to the pitch in November but suffered a hamstring issue]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/11/94592015-14333259-image-a-51_1738063575918.jpg)
He was dogged by persistent injuries and ruptured his ACL while with Brazil in October 2023. He is reported to have earned €150m (£129.2m) a year at the club but his time in Saudi Arabia quickly soured as a result of his persistent injury woes. Indeed, the superstar completed just four matches and scored once.
![[Neymar played just 431 minutes for Al-Hilal, equating to a staggering £33.5m per match]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/28/11/94592011-14333259-image-a-52_1738063589502.jpg)
Neymar ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee while on international duty with Brazil and was sidelined for a year. His return came last October in the Asian Champions League but he lasted just two games before suffering a hamstring issue.
