Is Neymar Leaving Al-Hilal? Conflicting Reports Fuel Speculation

In the summer of 2023, Paris Saint-Germain said goodbye to Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., and a year later, Kylian Mbappé also left. The club is now focusing on young talent with potential, but so far, none of these players have reached the level of superstardom.

Neymar left PSG for Al-Hilal in a €90 million move to Saudi Arabia, but his time at the club hasn’t gone as planned. After suffering a cruciate ligament tear that sidelined him for an entire year, the Brazilian has now picked up another injury.

This hamstring issue will keep him out for a while. As a result, this move to Saudi Arabia could be chalked up as a failure for the former PSG standout, at least what has transpired out on the pitch.

What’s next for Neymar Jr.?

Neymar’s contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 2025, and after that, there’s speculation that he could return to Brazil to begin preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by joining Santos FC, his boyhood club.

Journalist Cesar Luis Merlo reports that Al-Hilal and Neymar are working on terminating his contract. Neymar’s current deal runs until the end of the season, with an option for an additional year.