Neymar "forgives" 30 million euros to Al Hilal

2025-01-29 18:06:00, Sport CNA

Neymar has decided to end his adventure in Saudi Arabia at Al Hilal, to return to Santos, the club where he began his career and where he became one of the most promising talents in world football.

To close his contract with Al Hilal, Neymar has given up a significant amount, "saving" the Saudi club around $ 30 million from the deal that was expected to last until the end of the season. However, he has no reason to complain, as he has benefited from a dizzying wealth from his contract with the Saudi club, even though his contribution on the field has been minimal due to successive injuries.

When Neymar moved to Al Hilal in the summer of 2023, the move was considered one of the biggest in the history of Asian football. The sheikhs hoped that he would be one of the main stars of their ambitious project to raise the level of the Saudi championship and make it more competitive on the international stage.

However, the reality was different. Neymar faced persistent physical problems that prevented him from having the expected impact. His statistics are poor, only 7 matches played in the Al Hilal jersey, for a total of 428 minutes on the field. During this period, he scored only 1 goal and provided 3 assists.

Contrary to expectations, his contribution on the pitch was minimal compared to his gigantic salary. Neymar had a salary of $175 million from Al Hilal, a figure that made him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world.

In order to terminate his contract with Al Hilal, Neymar has agreed to forgo part of his hefty salary. The Saudi club was originally owed $65 million from his contract, but with the deal reached, he will only receive $35 million.

If we analyze the financial aspect of this adventure, the figures are incredible. Neymar has earned an average of $43.75 million for each goal or assist he has provided with the Al Hilal shirt. Furthermore, each minute he has played on the pitch has cost the Saudi club $408,000, making this one of the most controversial investments in football history.

With the Saudi chapter closed, Neymar is ready to return to Santos, the club that raised him and launched him onto the big stage of world football.

He wants to find his rhythm after a difficult period with injuries and be ready for future challenges, including the 2026 World Cup, where he hopes to be a leader for the Brazilian national team.