Report: Inquiries to many clubs
Neymar is said to have been fired at Bayern Munich
08/15/2023, 09:55 am
Superstar Neymar’s move to Saudi Arabia seems only a matter of time. But according to a media report, the Brazilian and his agent have at least tried to stay in European football. A request is said to have landed in the mailbox of FC Bayern.
The change seems to be a done deal: according to media reports, superstar Neymar will soon leave Paris St. Germain and move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. But apparently the 31-year-old tried to stay in Europe. As the British “Independent” reports, Neymar and his advisor are said to have previously knocked on numerous top European clubs, but their requests were rejected everywhere.
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According to the report, Neymar was keen to play in the Champions League next season. FC Bayern is said to have been on the list of selected clubs – alongside Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United. However, the overall package of transfer fee and salary for the 31-year-old was far too expensive for everyone.
According to the report, only Neymar’s ex-club FC Barcelona briefly considered a return campaign. The Catalans’ hopes of a loan with an option to buy were quickly dashed. According to reports, coach Xavi Hernandez was also skeptical about the return campaign.
Instead, Neymar’s path now leads to Saudi Arabia, where he is said to earn around 300 million euros for two years, as reported by Sky. Other media reports speak of a salary of around 200 million euros. According to the broadcaster RMC, PSG should receive a fee of 90 million euros for the 31-year-old offensive player. Accordingly, the option of a third year of contract with Al-Hilal is still being considered. After a medical examination, Neymar should sign the contract. Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017. The transfer fee at the time was a record 222 million euros.