In an explanation regarding his move to Al-Hilal, Neymar expressed his hope to 'create new history.' The 31-year-old Brazilian switched from Paris Saint-Germain to the Saudi Arabian club on Tuesday after six years.
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The forward, tied with Pelé at 77 goals as the top scorer for The Divine Canaries, hopes to win trophies in the Middle East. 'I want to create new history, and the Saudi Professional League has tremendous energy,' Neymar said on his new employer's social media.
There are top players here, and the league is growing tremendously. So, I believe this is the place to be. I've achieved a lot in Europe and experienced remarkable times, but I've always wanted to be a global player and challenge myself with new opportunities and challenges in new places.
Neymar is looking forward to the new phase in his career, in which he will earn 160 million euros with his Saudi employer. 'It's a massive club, the best in Asia. That makes me feel like this is the right decision. Al-Hilal is the right club at the right time. I love winning and scoring goals. I intend to keep doing that in Saudi Arabia.'
Earlier, Al-Hilal managed to entice Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Rúben Neves, and Malcom to make a move to the Saudi league. In that league, Al Hilal finished third last season.
President Fahad Bin Siid Bin Nafel has high praise for the arrival of the Brazilian, who, with his transfer from Barcelona to PSG for 222 million euros, remains the world's most expensive player and now, with his move to Al-Hilal, the player who has commanded the highest cumulative transfer fees in his career. 'He is an international icon who brings joy and delight to fans. He is always in the spotlight at matches and the events he takes part in.'
