![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/neymar-mobbed-by-fans-at-airport-as-he-touches-down-for-2-5m-a-week-saudi-transfer/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1608583935.jpg&description=Neymar has completed his move to Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Hilal with the player received a huge reception at the airport ahead of his mammoth £314m deal across two years Neymar has been greeted in Saudi Arabia by a host of fans as he completes his switch to Al-Hilal. The Brazilian is the latest big name to swap Europe for the Middle East as the Saudi Pro League continue to spend huge sums on improving their domestic league. Neymar remains the most expensive player in history and has called time on his PSG stint. The 31-year-old will pocket £314m across his two-year deal, which works out at £2.5m-per-week. He was already on a hugely lucrative contract in the French capital, but has opted for a new challenge with the Parisians keen to move him on, recouping a £78m transfer fee. Neymar, who remains one of the biggest names in the sport, has been welcomed at the airport in Riyadh by a huge number of fans. The player himself was donning an Al-Hilal scarf as excitement over the country's latest new recruits peaks. An Al-Hilal official promised a big celebration, saying: "We will hold a big party worthy of the samba dancer." The Saudi club had made a world-record offer for Neymar's former team-mate Kylian Mbappe just weeks ago, only for the player to reject their advances. Al-Hilal are looking to bolster their ranks however having already added Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly from the Premier League. Neymar joined PSG in 2017 for £198m as he sought individual honours following his time at Barcelona. The Parisians hoped the forward would take them closer to their Champions League dream but neither the player nor the team have managed to achieve those goals. Luis Enrique, who worked with Neymar at the Nou Camp, was prepared to let the player go and claims his exit works for all parties. He said: 'I think it was a favourable decision for everyone. I would like to thank him for the behaviour he has shown when I have had him since I arrived. He is a world-class player and I wis){kind=link}
Neymar has completed his move to Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Hilal with the player received a huge reception at the airport ahead of his mammoth £314m deal across two years
Neymar has been greeted in Saudi Arabia by a host of fans as he completes his switch to Al-Hilal.
The Brazilian is the latest big name to swap Europe for the Middle East as the Saudi Pro League continue to spend huge sums on improving their domestic league. Neymar remains the most expensive player in history and has called time on his PSG stint.
The 31-year-old will pocket £314m across his two-year deal, which works out at £2.5m-per-week. He was already on a hugely lucrative contract in the French capital, but has opted for a new challenge with the Parisians keen to move him on, recouping a £78m transfer fee.
Neymar, who remains one of the biggest names in the sport, has been welcomed at the airport in Riyadh by a huge number of fans. The player himself was donning an Al-Hilal scarf as excitement over the country’s latest new recruits peaks. An Al-Hilal official promised a big celebration, saying: “We will hold a big party worthy of the samba dancer.”