Al Hilal are closing in on a deal to sign Neymar from PSG as transfer talks between the two parties enter advanced stage.
Neymar was the last man standing in the ambitious but failed all-star project championed by PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Now, the Brazil international is set to join the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe to leave the club this summer.
Messi called it quit with PSG after his two years contract expired joining MLS side Inter Miami. Kylian Mbappe has been axed off PSG project and placed on the transfer market following his decision not to renew his contract
PSG axed off Neymar from the PSG project and has been told he is no longer part of the club’s plans this season.
Futballnews understands Neymar was set to continue on his career with PSG and did not ask to leave the club.
When pressed of his future at the club this summer, Neymar revealed he is ready to see out his two-year contract.
Unlike other players who were dropped out of the squad this summer, Neymar joined the club in their preseason tour and was already in high spirits ahead of the new season. He was pictured in PSG training session relishing a new found bromance with PSG new signing Lee Kang-in
From all indications, Neymar was set to continue with PSG before the shock transfer decision by PSG which placed him on PSG list of players who are no longer needed at the club.
While the decision to remove him from the squad is coming as a surprise, sources close to the club revealed the former Barcelona forward could not survive PSG’s massive overhaul this summer which saw Lionel Messi leave the club to Inter Miami with Kylian Mbappe also set to leave.
When asked about the future of some players in his squad, PSG new manager, Luis Enrique, revealed his decision on his starting lineup going into the new season will reveal his stand on the future of some players.
PSG kicked off their 2023/24 French Ligue 1 campaign against Lorient at Parc des Princes with Neymar making the three names that was removed from the squad.
It was a clear message to the Brazil international, he is not part of Luis Enrique’s plans.
Al Hilal submit “huge bid” for Neymar
Neymar is closing in on his PSG exit after his camp agreed with PSG to work out an exit for the player as soon as possible.
Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed Al Hilal are close to agreeing a deal to sign Neymar. The Saudi club have reportedly tabled an undisclosed “huge bid” for Neymar.
Talks between both parties is advancing with the prolific winger ready to join the club should they reach an agreement.
Barcelona are reportedly still interested in a move for Neymar but wants to sign the player on a loan deal. Interest from MLS has also been reported but it is understood Al Hilal are leading the race to sign the player as things stand.
Neymar has made 112 French Ligue 1 appearances for PSG, scoring 82 goals. He has won 5 Ligue 1 titles, 2 Coup de France, 2 Coup de la Ligue, and 2 Trophee des Champions.
