LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Neymar, a former Paris Saint-Germain star, has refuted media rumors that he chose to play in the Saudi Pro League for financial gain.
Keep in mind that Neymar signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal and will earn £129.4 million annually, or £2.5 million on average.
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Neymar has been accused of abandoning Europe for the eye-watering money offered to him in Saudi Arabia despite having plenty of years left to play.
The Brazilian superstar claimed that, rather than money, his decision to go to the Middle East was driven by his desire to “be a global player.”
“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.”