Neymar Leaves Al-Hilal After Seven Matches, Plans Return to Santos

Neymar's time at Al Hilal has come to an end as the club announced the mutual termination of his contract after just 18 months, during which he battled significant injuries and played only seven matches, scoring once. Initially signed for a reported £78 million from Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar earned nearly £193.8 million during his stint, translating to a staggering £2.5 million per week. His tenure was marred by an ACL injury that sidelined him for a year, and upon his return, he faced further setbacks with a hamstring injury. Neymar is now poised to return to his boyhood club, Santos, where he is expected to finalize a deal soon. The financial implications of his contract were enormous, costing Al Hilal approximately £271 million for his single goal, along with a severance package that added to the overall expenditure. Al Hilal expressed gratitude for Neymar's contributions despite the disappointing outcomes on the pitch.