Neymar says his move to Al Hilal was motivated by his desire to ‘be a global player’ and and take on ‘new challenges and opportunities in new places’ as he joins the Saudi Pro League.
The 31-year-old has completed a switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal forking out £80m for the Brazilian.
According to Sky, Neymar will be earning £129.4 million per year at his new club, where he has signed a two-year deal.
Unsurprisingly, the forward did not mention the eye-watering cash he will be pocketing for his switch to Saudi, but says it is the excitement of taking on a new league in a different part of the world.
‘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,’ said Neymar.
‘I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment. I have heard a lot and learned that I am following a long list of Brazilian players who have played in Saudi Arabia over the years, so I believe it is the desired place.
‘Al-Hilal is a giant club with fantastic fans, and it is the best in Asia. This gives me a feeling that it is the right decision for me at the right time with the right club.
‘I love winning and scoring goals, and I plan to continue doing that in Saudi Arabia and with Al-Hilal.’
Neymar will join other big summer signings at Al Hilal as Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly and Malcom have all joined the club during this transfer window.
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