Saudi club Al-Hilal confirmed Neymar’s departure from Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. The Brazilian striker, who will never have managed to win over time in the French capital, flies to Saudi Arabia.
Published on: 08/15/2023 – 18:46Modified on: 08/15/2023 – 19:12
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Saudi club Al-Hilal announced on Tuesday the signing of Brazilian striker Paris SG Neymar, who is leaving Ligue 1 after six seasons and becoming one of the new stars of the Saudi league, along with Cristiano Ronaldo or Karim Benzema.
“I’m here in Saudi Arabia, I’m from Al-Hilal,” the Brazilian says in English at the end of the video posted by his new club on the X social network, formerly Twitter.
“It’s always difficult to say goodbye to a player as exceptional as Neymar, one of the best in the world,” said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in a statement released by the club. capital city.
“I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and what he brought to our club and the project over the past six years. We had great moments and Neymar will always be part of our history. I want to thank Neymar and his family,” added the Qatari leader.
In six seasons at PSG, disrupted by several injuries and extra-sporting escapades, Neymar scored 118 goals in 173 matches. He won five French championship titles and three French Cups, but failed to bring the Parisian club to the top in the Champions League.
Neymar Jr leaves Paris Saint-Germain to join Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.
In six seasons in the capital, the Brazilian international will have marked the history of the Club.Paris Saint-Germain thanks @neymarjr, a club legend. ❤️????#ThanksNey
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 15, 2023
With AFP
