Neymar, a party that is already reacting

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Transferred to Al-Hilal, Neymar will receive a very spectacular welcome in Saudi Arabia.

No one has forgotten the announcement of Neymar’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain from FC Barcelona. It was 6 years ago. August 3, 2017 to be exact. In the evening, the capital club then formalized the arrival of the most expensive player in history (222 million euros) with a video revealing the Eiffel Tower in the colors of Brazil, against a background of samba. Le Ney was then presented to the public at the Parc des Princes in front of thousands of already enamored supporters.

Neymar’s story in Paris ended this summer. But the reception of the Brazilian star in Saudi Arabia should be just as spectacular, if not more. Transferred to Al-Hilal, Neymar will be the subject of a grandiose celebration to celebrate his arrival. The Brazilian striker will be the highest paid star in the country along with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fireworks, drones, music: Neymar at the center of an XXL show

The Daily Mail provides some details on the planned festivities. Unsurprisingly, Al-Hilal is thinking big. An XXL show would be planned in a stadium filled with images of the city of Riyadh. ” They are engaged against the clock (before the signing of Neymar, editor’s note), but they will spare no effort, confides an expert in remarks taken up by RMC Sport. There’s a lot of talent here already, but they’ll go for the best if needed and if they can get it in time. Those in charge, be it the Public Investment Fund (PIF) or Al-Hilal, will get whatever they need. Expect them to spend millionsIt will be the elite. There will be production, creative directors, show directors, light directors. There will be fireworks, drone shows, music – it will be a major project and they will want as much media as possible to get as much exposure as possible. » The tone is set.