Neymar says he gave everything to Al-Hilal despite the departures after just seven appearances


Neymar insists he “gave everything to play” for Al-Hilal, despite his contract with the Saudi Arabian club that ended after just seven games.

Brazil forward joined Al-Hilal in August 2023 by Paris Saint-Germain in an agreement of £ 77 million and agreed to a reported salary of £ 129 million a year.

However, an injury to the knee continued to play for his country in a World Cup qualifiers against Uruguaya only two months in his Saudi career, saw him sidelined for a long time.

He returned in November, but struggled to impact and his agreement ended with mutual consent late last night.

The 32 -year -old is widely expected to return to the Boyhood Club Santos in Brazil. Neymar made over 150 appearances for Santos before joining Barcelona in 2013.

In a farewell message to Al-Hilal fans, Neymar wrote on X: “To everyone in al-Hilal, to the fans, thank you !!

“I gave everything to play and I wish we had enjoyed better moments on the stadium together …

“For Saudi Arabia, thank you for giving me my family a new home and new experiences. I now know the real Saudi Arabia and I have friends for life.

“I have always felt your love and passion for the game. I will follow your trip ahead as a club and a country to 2034.

“Your future will be incredible. Special things happen. And I’ll always support you !!!”