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Neymar offered bumper deal - Is he set to follow the same path of Cristiano Ronaldo?

Paris Saint-Germain star attacker Neymar could be on the verge of joining Cristiano Ronaldo in sealing a high-profile transfer to the Saudi Pro League next if some of the reports are to be believed.

The club's owners, the Public Investment Fund, are eager to acquire a significant star player to match rival Al-Nassr's purchase of Cristiano Ronaldo. If they can persuade the 31-year-old to basically finish his European football career, Neymar matches that description and would help them maintain their rivalry with Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.

Neymar


Ironically, it is his former team-mate at PSG, Lionel Messi whose potential move apparently has opened the door for him. Earlier Al-Hilal pushed for a move for the 35-year-old Argentine legend.

However, the World Cup winner instead chose to join MLS side Inter Miami leaving the door open for the Brazilian. Following the setback, they are now reportedly focusing on Neymar, with a potential multi-million-pound deal in the works.

Neymar has been a star forward for PSG since signing for them in 2017. However, his time in the French capital has been often marred with controversy over performance and injury issues.
It is understood that PSG are dispirited by his antics and would probably jump on a chance to sell him if there's any suitable offer.

In that way, any tempting offer from Saudi for the 31-year-old could make PSG sell the player this summer.

Al-Hilal's offer for Neymar

The Saudi club reportedly are willing to offer PSG in the region of €45 million as a transfer fee. Although they have not sent an official offer yet as per the latest rumors.

Al-Hilal is reportedly willing to even match the wages of Ronaldo and apparently ready to offer him a fee close to €200 million a year. It now remains to be seen how the situation unfolds in the upcoming weeks.

Story first published: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 20:35 [IST]
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