Neymar leaves Europe for Saudi Arabia
Move to Al Hilal after six seasons with Paris Saint-Germain
Brazilian striker signs two-year contract
After six seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian soccer star Neymar has become the latest star to leave Europe for a deal in Saudi Arabia.
The 31-year-old forward has signed a two-year contract with Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League champions.
Neymar was unveiled by Al Hilal at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh on Saturday. He was welcomed by a crowd of 70,000 fans.
Neymar's move to Saudi Arabia follows a trend of high-profile players leaving Europe for lucrative deals in the Middle East.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January, while Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia in the future.
Neymar's move to Al Hilal is a major coup for the Saudi club. He is one of the most recognizable players in the world and his arrival is likely to boost the profile of the Saudi Pro League.
Al Hilal recently celebrated winning the Saudi Pro League and setting a world record in the process. The club won all 18 of their league matches this season, scoring 55 goals and conceding just 10.
Neymar's move to Saudi Arabia is a sign of the growing financial power of the Middle East. The region's clubs are now able to compete with the top clubs in Europe for the best players.
It remains to be seen how Neymar will perform in Saudi Arabia. He has not played competitively since November due to an ankle injury.
However, if he can regain his fitness and form, he could help Al Hilal achieve even greater success.
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