Neymar will leave Al-Hilal at the end of the year: two clubs that could follow in his footsteps

The situation around Neymar there is growing discontent in Saudi football, especially after his failed return to the fields. The Al-Hilal player, who recently returned to action after more than a year, retired, injured in the Asian Champions League match against Esteghlal. The new thigh injury, sustained 30 minutes into the game, was another setback for his career after major knee surgery ruled him out for the 2023/2024 season.

Neymar’s presence at the Saudi club, which began with great expectations in the summer of 2023, has become source of disappointment due to his recurring physical problems. Purchased for an exorbitant amount 90 million euros, the Brazilian was consideredMarket star. However, persistent injuries caused the club’s management to question their investment.

According to channel sources Action Ma3 Walidbroadcaster Saudi Professional LeagueAl-Hilal reign He is considering ending his relationship with the former PSG. in the January transfer window. The club with which he signed a contract until June is ready to do without his services. preventing your registration for the next seasonin an attempt to put this chapter behind us and look for alternatives to the attack.

Neymar He entered Saudi football at the age of 31. after a difficult season at Paris Saint-Germain, where his departure was the subject of criticism from fans. Despite offers from important European clubs, the Brazilian chose to accept a lucrative contract in Saudi Arabia, becoming one of the highest paid players in the world, with a salary of 100 million euros.

Since arriving at Al-Hilal, Neymar He played only seven official matches.scoring a goal and providing three assists. These poor results reinforced the perception of his time at the club as a failed adventure.

On the contrary, one of the names that is heard instead is Cristiano Ronaldocurrent figure Al Nasr, who has a notable performance with eight goals in 11 games between the national league and continental competitions.

Al-Hilal’s desire to secure Ronaldo’s services is a reflection of their intention to ease the frustration caused by the Neymar situation. At the same time, the board of directors does not exclude assessments of others options for strengthening your attacker, with the necessary financial support to sign important agreements.

“It was like a cramp, only very strong. I will carry out tests and hope that it is nothing more,” Neymar recently explained on his networks about the new injury. “It’s normal that this happens after a year“The doctors have already warned me, so I have to be careful and have more minutes to play,” added the Brazilian, who is not registered for national competitions due to uncertainty about his recovery and therefore whatever the extent of his recovery. Due to injury, he will not play again until November 26, the fifth day of the Asian Champions against Qatar’s Al Sadd.

This information reignited rumors of his possible arrival in American football to form the iconic attacking trio that, along with Barcelona fans, brought so much joy to Barcelona fans. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

However, Brazil also mentioned a hypothetical return to Saintsthe club from which he left directly for Europe in 2013.

It should be noted that, despite the absence of Neymar, andl Al Hilal just became champion in the local tournament with a difference of 14 points over their immediate pursuer Al-Nasr and, to date, in nine rounds of the new championship played, they are in the lead with 25 points, which is one more than the second Al-Ittihad from Karim Benzema.