Saudi Pro-League club Al Hilal take out €90 million (£77.6m) to sign Brazilian forward Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Neymar will join the Saudi side on a two-year deal. He has signed the contract for a huge amount of £2.5 million-a-week in wages including other expenses. Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer after completing his move to PSG from Barcelona back in 2017. After 173 appearances for the Paris Giants, Neymar has scored 118 goals. After spending six seasons at PSG, he is now all set for a new mission in Saudi.
A report claims that Neymar has asked Al-Hilal management for three luxury cars for himself, four Mercedes G Wagons for his entourage, and a Mercedes van with a driver. Neymar has requested the Saudi Pro-League outfit one particular driver to be available round the clock every day for himself, his friends, and family members. The list of luxury cars reportedly comprises a Bentley Continental GT, an Aston Martin DBX, and a Lamborghini Huracan. Neymar also wants a refrigerator at his home to be always filled with Acai juice and Guarana drinks.
The Brazil sensation’s demand doesn’t just restrict there. He has also asked for three saunas to be installed in his house and a sous chef to help his personal Brazilian chef. The former Barcelona talisman has demanded all the costs of his stays at hotels, restaurants, and travel be covered by Al Hilal.
According to some trustable reports, Neymar’s Saudi property will have 25 rooms and a swimming pool. The 31-year-old will earn £173.8 million per year during his stay at Al Hilal. The Al Hilal contract makes Neymar Saudi Pro League’s third best-paid footballer, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December last year. His former Real Madrid teammate Benzema followed him and signed for the Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad on a free transfer this summer.
“It is exciting, meeting top-quality players on the other teams thrills you and motivates you to play even better. And it is a given when you face Ronaldo, Benzema, (Roberto) Firmino, that the excitement is even greater. I think it is very important to have quality in the squad. Obviously, it helps in some decisions you take throughout your career. It was certainly for me. I am very excited to write a new story chasing all the objectives with the club and my teammates – winning more and more titles and fulfilling the club’s ambition,” Neymar said.
