{"id":104,"date":"2024-11-13T06:54:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T06:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=104"},"modified":"2024-11-13T06:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T06:54:05","slug":"neymar-expresses-desire-to-extend-his-stay-in-saudi-amidst-reports-of-al-hilal-contract-termination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=104","title":{"rendered":"Neymar expresses desire to extend his stay in Saudi amidst reports of Al-Hilal contract termination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"sortDec\">Speculations in Saudi Arabian media are rife that Al-Hilal may not register Neymar, whose contract ends in June 2025, for the second half of season.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"storyDetails taboola-readmore\">\n<div class=\"detail \">\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p>Brazilian star forward\u00a0Neymar Jr\u00a0has expressed his desire to play in Saudi Arabia in the coming years amidst reports of Al-Hilal thinking of terminating his contract after he sustained a new injury after returning to the field after almost a year. A few years back, Neymar was touted to take over the legacies of\u00a0Lionel Messi\u00a0and\u00a0Cristiano Ronaldo\u00a0forward and become the next king of football, but persistent injuries hampered his career. The Brazillian winger had to move to Saudi from PSG at 31. However, he has played only seven games for Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Al-Hilal since a massive transfer of around 90 million euros ($98 million) in August last year.<\/p>\n<p>He recently returned to action after missing out the majority of last season due to a knee injury. He was replaced 29 minutes after his introduction from the bench in the 3-0 win\u202e \u202cover Iran&#8217;s Esteghlal in the Asian Champions Elite League. The former Barcelona star sustained a hamstring injury and is now ruled out for about four to six weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quizShow mb20\" data-vars-minimized=\"false\" data-vars-predictor=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Neymar_Jr_1731472378626_1731472378863.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Speculations in Saudi Arabian media are rife that Al-Hilal may not register Neymar, whose contract ends in June 2025, for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season.<\/p>\n<p>However, Neymar has asserted that he is enjoying his life in Saudi Arabia and suggested that it&#8217;s a great place to play football as he wants other players to explore the opportunity to come there.&#8221;The opportunity to play here and live in a country like this is very important for people.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I always say that I was very well received here. I\u2019m very happy and I\u2019m sure it will only get better. I\u2019m sure other stars will come here. I believe that many will have the opportunity to come here, and I think that everyone should have the opportunity to experience what I have experienced here,&#8221; Neymar said, quoted on Goal.<\/p>\n<p>Santos secured their return to the top tier of Brazilian soccer next year when they hope that star striker Neymar will be back at the club, which achieved a global following with Pel\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speculations in Saudi Arabian media are rife that Al-Hilal may not register Neymar, whose contract ends in June 2025, for the second half of season. 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