Neymar, Brazil's all-time top goal scorer, has had his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent. The 32-year-old Brazilian forward played only seven matches for the club, scoring one goal and providing two assists before suffering a serious ACL injury in October 2023. Neymar has expressed his desire to focus on regaining playing time to prepare for the 2026 World Cup and is considering a return to his boyhood club Santos.
Neymar , Brazil’s all-time top goal scorer with 79 goals in 125 matches, says he is focused on getting more playing time so he can best prepare for the World Cup in North America next year.
Despite being sidelined since October 2023 due to an ACL injury, former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar was part of the squad that won last season’s Saudi league. The striker joined the Saudi club from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023 for 90 million euros , in one of many transactions that placed the Arab country as one of the new big soccer markets in the world. But Neymar picked up his ACL injury, the most serious of his career, playing for Brazil only months after he joined Al-Hilal.
Brazilian media has also reported that Neymar and his father are interested in a six-month return to his boyhood club Santos, where he achieved national fame and his first caps for Brazil before he joined Barcelona in 2013. “No . This is a total lie, there’s no plans. I have another year in my contract with Al-Hilal. I hope to play a great season there. I didn’t play the last one. We need to live day to day, there’s a long time ahead,” Neymar told media then. “Obviously Santos is the club in my heart, one day I do want to come back. But there’s no plan in my head.”
Santos executives have repeatedly said they would like Neymar to return, but denied media reports about he and his father allegedly trying to buy the club’s soccer department, as is allowed in Brazilian law. Other big clubs of the South American nation, such as defending Copa Libertadores champion Botafogo, owned by American mogul John Textor, have bid for titles after such a move.
NEYMAR AL-HILAL CONTRACT FIFA WORLD CUP SANTOS
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Neymar, Al-Hilal agree to terminate contractPARIS — Brazilian star Neymar on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) ended his injury-plagued 18 month stay in Saudi Arabia as his club, Al-Hilal said they had 'agreed to terminate the player's contract by mutual consent'.
Read more »
45 Bacolod Traffic Enforcers Terminated for Poor Performance45 traffic enforcers employed by the Bacolod City Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) were dismissed effective January 1, 2025, due to poor performance. BTAO head Patrick Lacson stated that these workers failed to meet the criteria set during the BTAO's assessment. Lacson emphasized that the dismissal was not politically motivated and that the evaluation report has been submitted to the Mayor's Office. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez assured that Lacson will be hiring new traffic enforcers to ensure smooth traffic flow. Currently, BTAO deploys 224 traffic enforcers across the city.
Read more »
Neymar to leave Saudi teamRIYADH — Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Read more »
Cirtek Unit Recognized as Top Contract Manufacturer by Analog DevicesCirtek Advanced Technologies and Solutions Inc. (CATSI), a unit of Laguna-based technology firm Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp., has been recognized by American multinational semiconductor company Analog Devices Inc. as the number one contract manufacturer for the evaluation boards product line during the fourth quarter of last year. CATSI previously held the number three position during the first and second quarter last year, climbing to the second spot in the third quarter.
Read more »
Haaland seeks legacy at Man City with new 10-year contract until 2034Erling Haaland, winner of Premier League's Golden Boot for most goals scored in the last two seasons, commits to Manchester City until the age of 34
Read more »
Manila Waste Management Dispute: Leonel Denies Contract AbandonmentLeonel Waste Management Corp. refutes claims by the Manila city government of abandoning its garbage collection contract. The company insists it fulfilled its obligations until the contract's end date, citing evidence of continued service and advance notice to the city.
Read more »