Not money ! Neymar reveals why he joined Al Hilal
Brazillian superstar Neymar Dos Santos has not accepted popular opinion that he moved to Saudi Arabian Pro League Club Al Hilal because of money.
Instead, the for FC Barcelona and PSG forward has named why he ditched European Football for the middle east.
Recall that Neymar joined Al Hilal on a two-year deal and will be earning £129.4 million per year, an outrageous figure, compared to his wages at French Ligue One giants PSG
According to Neymar who was officially officially unveiled as an Al Hilal player on Wednesday August 15, 2023, the crave for new challenges not money influenced his choice.
Neymar said in his first words as Al Hilal player “I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places.
“I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment.”
The week old 2023/2024 Saudi Arabian Pro League season has witnessed followership from a global audience due to the presence of superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante, Sadio Mane, Eduoard Mendy, Jordan Henderson, etc.
Former Manchester United FC Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo joined Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al Wedha, same day his former employers Al Hilal unveiled Brazil’s Neymar.
