Brazilian superstar Neymar leaves Al-Hilal. On Monday, the Saudi club discharged the 32-year-old by mutual consent after 18 months of injuries. “Thanks for everything, Neymar, and good luck in the future,” the squad tweeted.
In August 2023, Al-Hilal signed Neymar for $104 million a year, but injuries limited him to seven games. In late 2023, he tore his ACL playing for Brazil and barely recovered before another injury. His coach said, “He can’t perform at the level we’re used to.”
Neymar’s future is unknown. MLS teams want him, but Santos, his first club in Brazil, may be next. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, wants another 2026 World Cup chance. Will returning to Brazil conclude his story? Time will tell.