Brazilian player terminated his contract with the Saudi team on Monday, 27th, and has a deal in place with Santos.
Neymar’s controversial stint at Al-Hilal has come to an end. After the Saudi club announced the termination of his contract on Monday, 27th, the player shared a farewell message to fans on his social media. The Brazilian played seven matches and scored one goal during a spell plagued by injuries. Neymar is reportedly set to return to Santos. Discover the latest football updates at live score ai.
“To everyone at Al-Hilal, to the fans, thank you! I gave my all to play and wish we had better moments on the field together,” Neymar posted on his social media.
With the termination, the Brazilian now has a clear path to return to Santos, the club that launched his professional career, 12 years after leaving for Barcelona. According to internal sources, all details for a contract lasting until June have been finalized, and the Brazilian club is preparing for his official presentation.
Neymar’s time at Al-Hilal was marked by controversies from the start. When he announced his departure from PSG and Europe to join Saudi Arabia, the player faced heavy criticism for stepping away from the global football spotlight. The controversies persisted upon his arrival. In 17 months at the club, Neymar made only seven appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists, with his tenure marred by severe injuries.
“To Saudi Arabia, thank you for providing me and my family with a new home and new experiences. Now I know the true Saudi spirit and have friends for life. I always felt your love and passion for the game. I’ll be following your journey as a club and country through 2034. Your future will be incredible; special things are happening. And I will always support you,” the Brazilian concluded.
Neymar’s return to Santos is considered the biggest deal in the club’s recent history, even if it is for a short duration. Internally, however, there are hopes to extend the contract until June 2026, allowing him to prepare for the 2026 World Cup while staying in Brazil. Stay ahead of the competition with BBscore football.
