It’s official. Neymar leaves Paris Saint-Germain after six seasons and signs for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia for 90 million euros, which can rise to 120 easily and 140 with more remote variables. The departure of the Brazilian becomes the most expensive in the history of the Parisian club and his salary will be the third highest on the planet. He will earn 80 million euros in his new journey on the Asian continent, 30 less than what Kylian Mbappé earns at PSG and 120 less than Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary at Al-Nassr.
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– Al Hilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_FC) August 15, 2023
The main peculiarity are the bonuses that the transfer includes, all of which are very easy to fulfill, for which reason PSG expects to earn between 120 and 130 million euros for the departure of Neymar. However, the sum of money between games played, goals scored, etc. other very remote variables could increase the transfer figure to 140 million.
The extension of his contract will be two years, so the total amount that will be pocketed will be 160 million. Therefore, the captain of Brazil will quadruple the salary he earned in the Parisian team, which was around 45 million euros. What’s more, he will wear the same number that he wore on his back both in his national team and in PSG, number 10, and will be the great star of the Saudi team.
Which confirms Arabia’s commitment to plague its competition with stars that have played for most of their careers in the old continent. At Al-Hilal, his compatriot Malcom, who scored the only goal for his team in the final of the Arab Champions League, is already waiting for him. In addition, it is a team that great footballers like Milinkovic-Savic or Koulibaly have already joined this summer.
A signing that makes Barça’s option disappear almost completely. Regarding this possibility, his environment affirms that it is “almost impossible” for it to happen. The only option, which was discussed in the last week, was for Al-Hilal to loan the culé team for a season. However, the agreement is close to closing and some of Neymar’s workers have already been notified of this more than possible move to Saudi Arabia.
What was clear is that Nasser Al-Khelaifi, since Neymar’s contract with PSG ended in June 2025, demanded an Arab offer to take over the footballer’s services. Besides, they thought that the Brazilian continues being listed and well valued in the market. After Santos, Barça and PSG, Al-Hilal will be the fourth team in his sports career at the age of 31.
PSG’s farewell
Born on February 5, 1992 in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo state, Brazil, Neymar Jr joined Santos FC in 2003, where he played with the club’s youth teams. Six years later, he made his debut with the first team. With Santos, the Brazilian forward with formidable technique, he quickly became a star. He very soon opened the doors of the Brazilian team and during his first game with the team, on August 10, 2010, he scored his first goal in the victory against the United States (2-0).
Author of 71 goals and 37 assists in 138 games with Santos, the Auriverde international finally flew to Europe, and more specifically to FC Barcelona, in the summer of 2013, after winning the Confederations Cup with his team. That same summer he got his first title on the Old Continent with the Spanish Super Cup. A year later, the Brazilian number 10 played his first World Cup, in his country. Neymar Jr scored 4 goals there before getting injured in the quarterfinals.
After 4 seasons with the Catalans in which he scored 105 times and provided 76 assists in 186 games, the Brazilian prodigy was transferred to Paris Saint-Germain during the 2017 summer transfer window. In his first season with the Rouge & Bleu , Neymar Jr immediately showed his quality. He played 30 games and scored 28 goals, gave 16 assists and won 3 titles (French Championship, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue).
Over the seasons, he has added four Ligue 1 titles (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023), two French Cups (2020 and 2021), one League Cup (2020) and three Champions Trophies (2018, 2020 and 2022). An eloquent track record, illustrated by statistics that are just as impressive.
During the six years he spent in the capital, the Brazilian forward scared his rivals (118 goals in 173 appearances), becoming Paris Saint-Germain’s fourth top scorer. Beyond the statistics, he moved the public in the Parc des Princes thanks to technical feats of which he has the secret. At the same time, Neymar Jr also entered the history of the Seleção. With 77 goals in 124 matches, he is the current top scorer for his team, tied with a certain Pele.
“It’s always difficult to say goodbye to an incredible player like Neymar, one of the best players in the world. I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, and what he has brought to our Club and our project over the last 6 years. We had a great time and Neymar will always be a big part of our history. I would like to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar all the best for the future and his next adventure,” added Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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