Neymar Speaks After Signing £2.5 Million Per Week Deal: “I Didn’t Join Saudi Arabia Pro League Because Of Money”
Neymar has stated unequivocally that he did not choose to play in the Saudi Pro League for financial gain.
Just yesterday, the well-known Paris Saint-Germain player signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal that will pay him an impressive yearly salary of £129.4 million, or an astounding £2.5 million per week.
Although Neymar still has a long way to go in his playing career, there have been claims that the big cash offer made to him in Saudi Arabia was what ultimately led him to leave Europe.
The Brazilian superstar claimed that his desire to “be a global player” overcame his desire for financial gain to move to the Middle East.
“I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places.
“I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment.”
