2023-08-15 19:50:31
Six years after his arrival in the capital, against a record check of 222 million euros, Neymar left Paris to join the Saudi club Al-Hilal. He therefore joins Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcom, the last defectors from the club trained by Jorge Jesus. As we indicated on Monday, the amount of the transfer amounts to 90 million euros. PSG made the biggest sale in its history here. The Brazilian has signed a two-year contract and will receive a salary of 100 million euros per year.
It’s the end of an era for Paris Saint-Germain, who made the biggest transfer in history to hire the FC Barcelona star. The winger played 173 games in the red and blue colours, scoring 118 goals and providing 77 assists. Brilliant statistics that have enabled the club to win numerous trophies, including five French Championships and three French Cups.
PSG hails “a legend of the club”
But the Brazilian’s career in Paris has also been marred by injuries. Hamstrings, adductors, malleolus, ankle… Neymar was forced to miss more than 100 games in total. In particular, he had to have ankle surgery last February, only returning to training during preparation and playing his first minutes this summer during the friendly match against South Korean club Jeonbuk.
PSG welcomed the departure of its number 10 with these words: “In six seasons in the capital, the Brazilian international will have marked the history of the Club. Paris Saint-Germain thanks Neymar, a legend of the Club”.
Neymar Jr leaves Paris Saint-Germain to join Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.
In six seasons in the capital, the Brazilian international will have marked the history of the Club.Paris Saint-Germain thanks @neymarjr, a club legend. ❤️????#ThanksNey
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 15, 2023
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi: “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,” said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain. 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 want to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar the best for the future and his next adventure. »
On May 3, the relationship between supporters and the player had created unease and the first rumors of departure. Seen as one of the symbols of the loss of identity of PSG, Neymar had received in front of his home in Bougival the visit of a hundred supporters who had come to demand his departure. It is now done.
After Lionel Messi, this is the second departure of the famous MNM. Kylian Mbappé returned to the group this Sunday after being sidelined for several weeks. After constructive discussions with the leaders, the captain of the Blues could well be present in the Parisian group this Saturday evening, in Toulouse, on the occasion of the second day of Ligue 1.
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