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Brazilian superstar Neymar made his official debut as an Al Hilal player at King Fahd International Stadium on Saturday.

Neymar has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club after moving from Paris St Germain. Financial details were not disclosed but the transfer is believed to be for a fee of around 90 million euros plus additional terms.

“I am very excited to write a new story that pursues all my goals with the club and my teammates – winning more titles and fulfilling the club’s ambitions,” Neymar said on Thursday. Private.

NEYMAR JR IS BLUE! 💙💙💙

His full presentation, what an incredible atmosphere from Al Hilal fans. pic.twitter.com/3671V6jIq2

— Brazilian football (@BrasilEdition) August 19, 2023

Last week, Neymar missed PSG’s 0-0 draw in PSG’s season opener against Lorient in the French league after training alone, and the club said it was because he was recovering from an infection. virus.

The 31-year-old Brazilian joined PSG from Barcelona for a world record fee of 222 million euros (now $244 million) six years ago, the same year Kylian Mbappe joined from Monaco in a deal worth 180 million euro.

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The Saudi Pro League has invested more than 600 million euros to attract a range of top players and coaches from European clubs.

Al Hilal’s new number 10 has arrived @Neymar jr 🇧🇷🕺 #yallaRSL #RoshSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/opqDBi2Vxc

— Saudi Arabian Roshn Federation (@SPL_EN) August 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia wants to improve its sporting image, wants to present itself as a sport-friendly country and the acquisitions of Cristiano Ronaldo and now Neymar are proving to be right.

“I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all this and people call him ‘crazy’, this and that. Today you see the league growing more and more,” Neymar said on Wednesday.

“It’s exciting, meeting top quality players in other teams excites you and pushes you to play even better. And what is certain is that when you face Ronaldo, Benzema, (Roberto) Firmino, the excitement is even greater,” Neymar said.