Neymar has been accused of 'throwing in the towel' by joining the Saudi Pro League rather than 'leading the world' in Europe.
Neymar has been accused of"throwing in the towel" by joining the Saudi Pro League rather than"leading the world" in Europe.Neymar had ditched Paris Saint-Germain in favour of a move to Al HilalThe 31-year-old is allegedly set to earn an eye-watering salary of £138 million per season during his time in the Middle East.
He said : “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.
“I have heard a lot and learned that I am following a long list of Brazilian players who have played in Saudi Arabia over the years, so I believe it is the desired place.”“Al Hilal is a giant club with fantastic fans, and it is the best in Asia. This gives me a feeling that it is the right decision for me at the right time with the right club.
“I love winning and scoring goals, and I plan to continue doing that in Saudi Arabia and with Al Hilal.”
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