For days it had been speculated, and now it’s official – Neymar and Al Hilal have parted ways after just a year and a half! Al Hilal released an official statement confirming the termination of Neymar’s contract, while Madrid-based Marca shared the exclusive news that the termination deal was valued at 62,000,000 euros. Neymar’s time at Al Hilal will not be remembered for much. He played only seven matches, spending a total of 428 minutes on the field, and contributed nothing significant to the club. Despite this, he made a fortune and can now return peacefully to the club of his youth – Santos.Al Hilal and Neymar Jr. have agreed to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent.Thank you and good luck,Neymar 💙 pic.twitter.com/9edCVWBGop— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 27, 2025 Reports from global media indicate that his next destination will be the club where he became one of the most sought-after young players of his generation. Back in 2013, Santos received 88,000,000 in transfer fees from Neymar’s move to Barcelona – not to mention additional bonuses – and now, twelve years later, he is ready to don the jersey of his beloved club once again, likely marking the conclusion of a career that promised much but realistically delivered only a fraction of its potential. Let’s not forget that Al Hilal paid 90,000,000 for Neymar in June 2023. His transfer from Barcelona to PSG, worth 222,000,000, remains the most expensive in football history.Agreement reached – Neymar is coming homeNeymar’s agent and father had been in intense negotiations with Al Hilal over the terms of the contract termination. The club ultimately decided to pay him everything owed under his contractual obligations without excessive haggling. This season, Neymar played only two matches for Al Hilal, both in the AFC Champions League. His last appearance in the Al Hilal jersey came in a 3-0 victory against Esteghlal, where he spent 29 minutes on the pitch. Following that, he sustained a hamstring injury, which he is still recovering from. Prior to this, he had suffered an ACL tear.##NAJAVA_MECA_8667124##The renowned Brazilian outlet Globo reports that all conditions have now been met for Neymar to rejoin Santos. It is suggested that he will likely sign a contract until the end of the season initially, with future plans to be determined afterward – whether it involves a return to Europe, a move to MLS, or even a return to Saudi Arabia, given his recent statement about enjoying life in Riyadh and wanting to live there in the future. Neymar is expected to undergo medical examinations in the coming days, after which he will sign the contract. Santos is reportedly working on preparing a full presentation for the return of their beloved son. While the exact date has not yet been set, it’s widely anticipated that the unveiling of the Brazilian forward could take place in early February, if not by the end of January.
