Neymar Sensation: Shocking Transfer Revelation as Brazil Star Makes Unprecedented Move to Al Hilal

Neymar has finalized an £86.3m transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Al Hilal, securing a staggering salary of £129.4m annually in Saudi Arabia. He has inked a two-year contract with Al Hilal, a club that has made previous attempts to acquire the talents of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe from PSG this season. As per We News' Kaveh Solhekol, Neymar's earnings at Al Hilal will be six times higher than what he earned at PSG.

According to sources close to PSG, who have been willing to sell Neymar in the previous three transfer windows, the club is expected to receive a sum of up to £86.3m for the player. PSG had originally purchased Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 for a record-breaking fee of £200m.

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Neymar, aged 31, was deemed insignificant by PSG's newly appointed head coach, Luis Enrique. Consequently, the club had expressed their willingness to sell him in order to prioritize the development of a more youthful and ambitious team.

In the current transfer period, Messi made the decision to join Inter Miami, whereas Mbappe appears poised to remain at PSG. The French national team captain had been marginalized by the club for his refusal to sign a fresh contract, leading to speculation that he might depart at the conclusion of the season without any transfer fee.

Despite PSG's desire to sell him, Mbappe has firmly stated that he will not be leaving the club this summer. However, he has recently rejoined first-team training, seemingly reaffirming his loyalty to PSG. Last month, PSG received an astonishing £258m bid from Al Hilal, setting a new world-record, but Mbappe turned down the one-year transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Analysis: The end of PSG's 'Galactico' era

PSG see this as the end of their 'Galactico' era. Messi and Neymar are now gone and Mbappe has been brought into line.

Neymar, admired by numerous fans for his skills on the field, has faced numerous injuries and off-field distractions. Given the demonstration by PSG Ultras outside his family residence in May, it was expected that Neymar would likely make a move this summer.

Selling Neymar is another sign that PSG are focused on FFP - through raising revenues and reducing costs.

Replacement signings have all been younger, hungrier and on less generous contracts.

PSG aims to establish itself as a sustainable club, prioritizing French players at its core. The focus lies on nurturing talent rather than solely acquiring established superstars. Notably, the average age of half the squad is currently below 23.

Undoubtedly, Neymar will be forever recognized as one of PSG's greatest players. However, his tenure in Paris was marred by numerous injuries and the absence of a UEFA Champions League triumph.

Future of Football: Will the Saudi Pro League change transfers forever?

In a exclusive podcast discussing the Saudi Pro League, Kaveh Solhekol, the chief reporter of We News, engages in an insightful conversation with Peter Smith. They delve into the reasons behind the recent surge in expenditure by Saudi clubs on European players. Moreover, they explore the necessary measures that the league must undertake to attract top-tier players, as well as the implications of the lucrative salaries in the Middle East for both Premier League clubs and players.