Brazilian forward Neymar is negotiating a move away from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi club Al Hilal, signing a two-season contract believed to total around 160 million euros. The information comes from the sports daily L’Équipe and other close sources tracking the deal.
The potential transfer would see Neymar depart PSG as the club seeks to reduce its wage bill and reshape its squad ahead of the new season. Al Hilal is understood to have agreed on terms with the player and the clubs are moving toward finalizing the arrangement in the coming days.
According to L’Équipe, Paris Saint-Germain has already received an initial bid and negotiations continue as both sides explore the best possible framework for the deal.
Multiple sources indicate that manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos have indicated to the striker that he will not be part of PSG’s plans for next season. This situation has accelerated talks over Neymar’s exit and facilitated a quicker decision on his future.
With Neymar’s contract running through 2027, PSG has been keen to see him move on this summer. The 31-year-old has long carried the weight of enormous expectations that once accompanied his famous transfer from Barcelona in 2017 for 222 million euros, still the highest fee in football history.
PSG began their new league campaign with a home draw against Lorient, a result that reflected broader discussions about squad composition and star availability for the season ahead. The Parisian squad that appeared for the fixture did not feature several of last season’s marquee names as changes continue to unfold in the wake of personnel shifts. Neymar was not among those in the stands as talks of a move to the Saudi Pro League intensified, joined by ongoing debates over the futures of teammates Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in the wider context of the club’s strategic direction.
On the topic of Mbappe, there have been whispers about the club’s plans for the upcoming year as the transfer window progresses. There is also mention of renewed training schedules and the potential replenishment of the squad as talks with several players advance, signaling PSG’s intent to maintain competitive momentum while adjusting to new realities.
As negotiations proceed, both clubs aim to reach a formal agreement that satisfies the interests of the player and the teams involved. Analysts note that the deal would represent a significant shift in the Saudi Pro League’s competitive landscape and underscore the ongoing trend of high-profile moves influencing the market. The situation remains fluid, with official confirmation expected once contracts are signed and any remaining administrative steps are completed. This report draws on information from L’Équipe and other corroborating sports outlets providing ongoing coverage of the developments in Paris and Riyadh.
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