When Neymar said he wanted to leave, it was widely believed that he would return to Barcelona on loan. Unexpectedly, this 31 year old Brazilian superstar finally nodded and agreed to join the Riyadh New Moon Club in Saudi Arabia.
According to L'Equipe, Neymar will undergo a medical examination for the Riyadh New Moon tomorrow. If everything goes smoothly, he will sign a two-year contract, and the club will pay him a salary of 320 million euros.
The Riyadh Crescent where Neymar is going is one of the top clubs in the Saudi League. Last Saturday, the team lost to Al-Nassr FC, led by Ronaldo, in the Arab Champions League final. The arrival of Neymar will undoubtedly strengthen the strength of this team, especially for head coach Jorge Jesus. According to ge. globo, the Riyadh New Moon has promised to hold a grand welcome ceremony to welcome Neymar.
Regarding Neymar's choice, it can be said that it has caused a stir among fans. "Back then, two of the top three players in the world were in Saudi Arabia." "Neymar's decision to go to Saudi Arabia was a dark spot for me." "This career plan is lamentable." Such voices can be seen everywhere in the comments section.
Wuhan fan Li Yi said that Neymar chose to go to Saudi Arabia when he was only 31 years old, and he couldn't understand and was even more worried. "A talented player like Neymar leaving a high-level league so early is equivalent to giving up his professional ideals," and Neymar's personality and style will be very uncomfortable in Saudi Arabia, right? "
Some people expressed regret, while others expressed understanding. Fan Andy supports Neymar's decision, saying that after the World Cup, Neymar once expressed that he did not want to play in the World Cup again, so Neymar's choice was mostly arbitrary and without any intention. Moreover, the intensity of the Saudi league is low, and for Neymar, who is prone to injury, earning a lot of money can also reduce injuries, which may not be a bad thing.
Neymar joined Paris Saint Germain with his highest value back then. Over the course of six years, he has represented Paris Saint Germain 173 times, averaging only 28 games per season, slightly more than half of the club's official matches. In Paris Saint Germain, Neymar scored 118 goals, completed 70 assists, and won 13 championship titles, including five Ligue 1 championships and the runner up in the 2020 UEFA Champions League.
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This news also signifies a new progress in the drama series between Mbappe and Paris Saint Germain.
Previously, the conflict between the two sides continued to escalate, with Mbappe stating that he would not leave the team, while Paris Saint Germain threatened to leave Mbappe on the bench and even removed him from the first team, forcing the French national team captain and Paris Saint Germain's top scorer to train with the available players.
