Brazilian footballer Neymar will not only receive £130 million per season at his new Saudi club Al-Hilal, he is also expected to receive a bonus of £430,<> for every Instagram post promoting Saudi Arabia.
Paying for online advertising is not the only indirect profit the star will receive, he will also receive a bonus of £70,<> for every victory of his team, and in addition to this according to the contract, the player will also receive a private jet that will fly him to any point on the globe according to his wishes.
When it comes to online posts, Neymar has 212 million followers on Instagram, as well as 62.5 million followers on Network X (formerly Twitter). As far as the Saudis are concerned, any positive publicity of the country by the star on social media will greatly promote the positive image of their country, promoted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
Al-Hilal's official store getting ready, Photo: Reuters
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Neymar will probably be introduced to the Saudi audience very soon. This show will replicate the one held in honour of French football star Karim Benzema, when 60,<> people came to see him join Al Ittihad.
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