Football
I didn’t join Saudi Pro League for the money – Neymar
It would be recalled that Former Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has denied reports circulating in the media that he joined the Saudi Pro League because of money.ymar joined Al Hilal on a 2-year deal and will be earning £129.4 million per year, an average of £2.5m per week salary.
With a good number of years ahead of him to play, Neymar has been accused of leaving Europe because of the eye-watering cash he has been offered in Saudi.
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However, while addressing the press the 31-year-old Brazilian star said that rather than money, his move to the Middle East was motivated by his desire to ‘be a global player’.
“I have achieved a lot in Europe & enjoyed special times but I have always wanted to be a global player & test myself with new challenges & opportunities in new places. I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy & quality players at the moment,” he said.
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