Neymar, the last malaise

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By: Manu Tournoux

Neymar, the last malaise

PSG formalized Neymar’s departure for Saudi Arabia, the announcement referring to the departure of a “club legend”.

Pushed towards the exit for a year and the arrival of Luis Campos claimed by Kylian Mbappé, Neymar officially leaves PSG this Tuesday, August 15. The Parisian club announced the departure of the Brazilian star, 31, for Al-Hilal, qualifying him however as “ club legend “, a name that is once again scandalous with supporters.

The most expensive player in the history of football in 2017 (for 222 million euros), the “Ney” was phenomenal on the pitch (118 goals in 173 matches with the Red and Blue), but he was also controversial with a glaring lack of professionalism and was mostly injured each season (he never exceeded 31 matches). He took his team to the Champions League final in 2020, but PSG did not win.

“Neymar will always be part of our history”

” It’s always difficult to say goodbye to a player as exceptional as Neymar, one of the best in the world. I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and what he brought to our club and the project over the past six years. We lived great moments and Neymar will always be part of our history. I would like to thank Neymar and his family “says President Nasser al-Khelaïfi in the press release.

The Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano specifies the amounts of this deal facilitated by the powerful agent Pini Zahavi with the father of Neymar. A salary of 300 million dollars awaits the 30-year-old under a two-year contract (without an optional 3rd year), with emoluments which can reach 400 million dollars depending on bonuses and sponsors.

The Riyadh club, at the same time, revealed the arrival of the ex-Barça player via a video on Twitter. His presentation is expected for this Tuesday evening.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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