After recovering from a long-term injury, NeymarS stint on Al Hilal seems to be nearing its conclusion after his exclusion from Saudi pro leagueS Shortlist. With less than six months left on his contract, reports indicate Neymar is prepared to terminate his deal with Al Hilal rather than pursue a loan movepaving the way to return to his boyhood club Santos.
Speculation has intensified in recent weeks, with several sources suggesting that it is only a matter of time before Neymar dons the Santos shirt again. Concerns had been raised The club’s ability to fund Neymar’s substantial salarybut recent developments suggest an innovative resolution.
According to The team, Neymar intends to terminate his contract with Al Hilal and reject a proposed loan deal. The Saudi club had reportedly hoped to secure Neymar’s services through a temporary arrangement as he planned for his continued tenure next season. However, the Brazilian star’s decision to opt for a contract could change those plans significantly.
Neymar signed a two-year, $220 million contract with Al Hilal in 2023. But his time in Saudi Arabia has been far from fruitful. Limited by injuries, Neymar only managed seven appearances for the club and scored a goal and provides Three assists. The combination of underwhelming performances and a hefty salary appears to have strained the relationship between player and club, leading to this potential split.
Neymar’s dual role at Santos: player and investor
Having recently earned promotion back to Brasileirao Serie A, Santos remains financially strapped and cannot match the wages Neymar commands in Saudi Arabia. To bridge this gap, Neymar and his father, who also acts as his agent, are preparing to invest in the club.
As The team reports, Neymar and his father are expected to join an investment fund to acquire a stake in Santos. This arrangement would allow the club to provide more competitive financial terms and facilitate the completion of Neymar’s remaining five months under contract with Al Hilal.
If this deal were to become a reality, Neymar would not only return to the team where his career began, but also take a key role in it Long-term project to get back to the top of South American football.
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