Neymar to Move to Saudi Al-Hilal After Agreement with Paris Saint-Germain

Saudi media reported today, Monday, that "Brazilian forward Neymar will move to the Saudi Pro League after an agreement between Al-Hilal and French club Paris Saint-Germain to sign the player for two years." There has been no immediate comment from the French league champions, owned by Qatar Sports Investments. However, French newspaper L'Équipe stated that "the deal could earn Neymar, who is 31 years old, €160 million ($175 million)." Reports indicate that "the cost of the transfer will reach €90 million in addition to other bonuses." Sources close to the deal told Reuters that "Neymar underwent a medical examination in Paris today and is expected to arrive in Riyadh the day after tomorrow, Wednesday, for his presentation to fans at King Fahd Stadium." Multiple sources noted that "he hoped to return to Barcelona on loan, but the financial issues at the Catalan club made that difficult." Neymar signed a contract to stay in Paris until 2025, scoring 118 goals in 173 matches and winning several titles, including five domestic league championships. He missed the disappointing scoreless draw against Lorient in the opening of the French league last Saturday due to a viral infection. Al-Hilal attempted to sign Neymar's teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappé. There was also rumored interest in Argentine Lionel Messi, who chose to move to Inter Miami in the U.S. Al-Hilal, the most successful club in Saudi Arabia and Asia, has won 66 titles and holds the record for the most local and Asian league titles, with 18 and four, respectively.