Neymar’s time at Al Hilal appears to be coming to an unexpected end, with the Saudi Pro League club reportedly looking for a new marquee player who is also a Premier League legend to replace the Brazilian. . Amidst speculation, fans are keen to find out the identity of the superstar who could replace Neymar in Riyadh. One thing is for sure: Cristiano Ronaldo will not be the club’s next target.
Neymar joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain for a record transfer fee of 90 million euros. However, his tenure was plagued by injuries, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained in an international match, and he only appeared in seven games for the club.
The Blue Waves reportedly view the Neymar experiment as a costly failure. According to Spanish media outlet Diario AS, the limited contribution and exorbitant salaries of Brazilian players cost the club 56 million euros per game, which is difficult even for a team with deep pockets. That’s an astonishing number. The dissatisfaction has prompted the Saudi giants to look for a replacement, with the 32-year-old heading to Inter Miami, where he could be reunited with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. There are rumors going around.
New era: Mohamed Salah attracts Al Hilal’s attention
The mystery surrounding Neymar’s potential successor has finally been solved, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah emerging as the club’s main target. The 32-year-old Egyptian superstar, a Premier League icon, has reportedly received an offer from Al Hilal to become their next marquee player.
Salah has long been a coveted player in Saudi Arabia, but has remained at Anfield due to Liverpool’s reluctance to sell him. However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the Egyptian’s future appears uncertain. “Negotiations with Liverpool’s owners have hit a wall,” Diario AS reported, adding that Salah himself recently hinted that this could be his last year at the club.
The club, known for aggressively offering lucrative contracts, aims to build its squad around the Egyptian talisman. “Al Hilal is ready to make Salah the face of the team,” the report added, identifying Salah as Neymar’s ideal successor.
While there are few other suitors, the Saudi club’s financial strength makes them formidable candidates. Salah’s arrival, similar to Neymar’s signing, could further raise the league’s profile, albeit with the expectation of a better return on the pitch.
What’s next for Neymar?
Jorge Jesus’ side are keeping an eye on Salah, but Neymar’s future remains uncertain. A move to Inter Miami is increasingly likely, where he could be reunited with Messi, Suarez and other former Barcelona teammates.
Neymar himself hinted at the possibility in a previous interview, saying, “I do not rule out the possibility of reuniting with my former teammates on the pitch.” Other options include returning to his boyhood club Santos or exploring opportunities in other leagues.
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