Six years after his arrival in the capital, against a record check of 222 million euros, Neymar leaves Paris to engage with the Saudi club Al-Hilal. He joins Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcom, the last defectors from the club coached by Jorge Jesus. As we indicated on Monday, the amount of the transfer amounts to EUR 90 million. PSG made here the biggest sale in its history. The Brazilian has signed a two-year contract and will receive a salary of 100 million euros per year.
It is the end of an era for Paris Saint-Germain, who had made the biggest transfer in history to offer the services of the star of FC Barcelona. The winger played 173 games in the red and blue colours, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists. Brilliant statistics that have allowed the club to win many trophies, including five France Championships and three France Cups.
PSG hails "a legend of the club"
But the Brazilian's career in Paris has also been marked by injuries. The hamstrings, adductors, malleola, ankle... Neymar was forced to miss more than 100 games in total. He had to undergo ankle surgery last February, returning to training only during the preparation and playing his first minutes this summer in the friendly match against South Korean club Jeonbuk.
PSG welcomed the departure of his number 10 with these words: "In six seasons in the capital, the Brazilian international will have marked the history of the Club. Paris Saint-Germain thanks Neymar, a legend of the Club."
Neymar Jr leaves Paris Saint-Germain to sign with Saudi side Al-Hilal.
In six seasons in the capital, the Brazilian international has marked the history of the Club.
Paris Saint-Germain thanks @neymarjr, a legend of the Club. ❤️💙 #ObrigadoNey
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 15, 2023
On May 3, the relationship between the fans and the player had already created unease and the first rumors of departure. Seen as one of the symbols of the loss of identity of PSG, Neymar had received in front of his home in Bougival the visit of a hundred supporters who came to demand his departure. That has now been done.
After Lionel Messi, this is the second departure of the famous MNM. Kylian Mbappé returned to the group on Sunday after being sidelined for several weeks. After constructive discussions with the leaders, the captain of the Blues could well be present in the Parisian group this Saturday evening, in Toulouse, on the occasion of the second day of Ligue 1.