In August 2023, Al-Hilal signed Neymar for one million dollars. However, the Saudi club has only featured the Brazilian in 7 matches since being acquired. The athlete suffered a serious injury, a month after his debut for the team.
Since then, the number 10 player has continued to receive his full salary. According to L'Equipe, since signing, Neymar has spent around €250 million (R$1.5 billion) on the Saudi team. For being on the pitch for 531 minutes for the club, the striker earned €470.8 thousand (R$2.9 million);
According to the French outlet, the striker earns around €160 million (R$1 billion) per year, with €320 million guaranteed for two seasons.
In addition to the transfer, Neymar signed an agreement with the Arab club to receive double the salary compared to what he received at Paris Saint-Germain.
After moving to Al-Hilal, the Brazilian star suffered a serious injury in October 2023, while playing for the Brazilian team in a World Cup qualifying match. At that time, the athlete suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, requiring surgery.
Recently, Neymar played in two matches, but felt sick and asked to be replaced during the clash against Esteghlal in the Asian Champions Cup, last Monday.