'I have always wanted to be a global player.'
Neymar says his move to Al Hilal was motivated by his desire to ‘be a global player’ and and take on ‘new challenges and opportunities in new places’ as he joins the Saudi Pro League.Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabia, with Al Hilal forking out £80m for the Brazilian.£129.4 million per year at his new club, where he has signed a two-year deal.
Unsurprisingly, the forward did not mention the eye-watering cash he will be pocketing for his switch to Saudi, but says it is the excitement of taking on a new league in a different part of the world. ‘I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places,’ said Neymar.
‘I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment. I have heard a lot and learned that I am following a long list of Brazilian players who have played in Saudi Arabia over the years, so I believe it is the desired place.
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