After failing to lure Lionel Messi to Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal have turned their sights towards PSG star Neymar instead. Representatives from Al Hilal are currently present in Paris this week to make contact.
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L'Equipe reports that 31-year-old Brazilian has agreed to terms on a two-year deal to join the club.
Neymar Ready for Saudi Move
After losing out to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami for Lionel Messi, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have turned their sights to Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar. A delegation is currently in France hoping to convince him to switch his allegiances and join Al-Hilal in the Middle East.
Even though Brazilian international Alex Telles still has two years remaining on his contract at Parc des Princes, he appears willing to leave in order to meet Financial Fair Play requirements and help PSG fulfil Financial Fair Play regulations.
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Paris would likely accept any reasonable offer to sell Neymar as they look to rebuild a team around Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo; Parisians have already indicated their willingness to let both players leave at an acceptable cost.
Neymar Ready to Leave PSG
Though in his final six years at PSG, 31-year-old superstar Neymar has no intention of leaving this summer and neither moving abroad (Chelsea or Manchester United are two clubs linked with him).
Ultras have shown their displeasure with Neymar and his performances this season, gathering outside his house and seemingly not having his full support from PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi and team mates. According to reports, Brazil star Neymar may feel let down.
FootMercato reports that Neymar activated a clause in his contract last year to allow him to leave French club PSG if an acceptable offer came along, and is open to discussing offers this summer. So far Saudi Arabia is showing an interest, while Neymar doesn't wish to move abroad at this stage in his career - an offer of sufficient value would need to convince him otherwise.
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Neymar Ready to Join Al Hilal
Neymar appears ready to leave Paris Saint-Germain after reports indicate negotiations with Al Hilal in Saudi Pro League have progressed well, with Neymar signing a two-year contract worth over EUR160 million reportedly inked on Monday night.
Al Hilal's bid appears substantial after missing out on Lionel Messi to Inter Miami this summer and hoping to add another top star. According to reports, Al Hilal is currently preparing an offer that exceeds EUR200 million in both transfer fee and salary payments.
Though one might expect some friction between PSG's Qatari ownership and Saudi Arabia's King Salman, French champions PSG are eager to get rid of Brazilian star Neymar. Jonathan Johnson from CaughtOffside reports that PSG won't hesitate in getting rid of their prize asset this summer.
Neymar Ready to Join Al-Nassr
Neymar may soon leave Paris Saint-Germain, as reports indicate he will join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in Riyadh for two seasons and pay him EUR160 Million over that time, according to French outlet L'Equipe. At Al-Hilal, Neymar will reunite with former Barcelona teammates Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as teammates at Al-Hilal.
Representatives from Al Hilal traveled to Paris this week in hopes of signing the world's most expensive player, Neymar. After losing out in their attempts to sign Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, Al Hilal now have their sights set on Neymar as they look forward to signing him as well.
PSG are looking to reduce their wage bill in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations, so are willing to let Neymar leave in order to comply with their wage budget regulations. He does not feature heavily into new coach Luis Enrique's plans and his stock as an elite-level star has declined significantly.
