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No longer desired in Paris, Neymar decided to continue his career in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023. And as was already the case at PSG, the Auriverde star has had a series of physical problems since his arrival at Al-Hilal. In particular, he suffered a serious knee injury which deprived him of almost the entire 2023-2024 season.
So much so that the former Barcelona player only played two small matches in 2024, spending a total of only 42 minutes on the pitch. But the “Ney” was able to console himself with his staggering salary. Indeed, the 32-year-old striker receives around 101 million euros per year in the Gulf, according to the media Foot Mercato.
Neymar pocketed 2.4 million euros per minute played in 2024
Therefore, with only 42 minutes spent on the pitch in 2024, Neymar received 2.4 million euros per minute played. And with 45 balls touched across these 2 matches, the Brazilian received 1.2 million each time he touched the leather last year. Staggering figures.
At the end of his contract in June 2025, Neymar seems on track to leave Saudi Arabia at the end of his lease. The ex-Parisian would like to reform the MSN with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on the Inter Miami side. “ Obviously playing with Messi and Suarez again would be incredible, he said on CNN during the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. They are my friends. We still talk to each other. It would be interesting to revive this trio. I’m happy in Al-Hilal, I’m happy in Saudi Arabia, but who knows? Football is full of surprises. »
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