Al-Hilal's acquisition of Brazilian star Neymar has been marked by uncertainties regarding his debut. While the team welcomed him with great fanfare, his initial appearance remains unknown due to an injury. Coach Jose Jesus revealed that Neymar arrived injured, preventing his participation in upcoming matches, including one against Al Riyadh in the league. Jesus expressed hope for Neymar's return by mid-September, highlighting his potential contribution to the squad.
The situation became more intriguing as Neymar received a call-up to Brazil's national team for World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru in September. Jesus voiced his confusion over this decision, as he believed Neymar's injury status should preclude his national team participation. The coach speculated that pressure from Brazil might have influenced Neymar's selection.
Neymar's arrival in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was met with festivities. In his address to fans, he emphasized the collective pursuit of enjoyment, success, and trophies through football. Al-Hilal, known for its active engagement in the Saudi league, has made significant signings, including Neymar, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Yassine Bounou, Ruben Neves, Kalidou Koulibaly, Malcolm, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The team secured victories against Abha Club (1:3) and drew with Al Fayha (1:1) in the first two rounds.
Neymar's transition from PSG to Al-Hilal was influenced by the substantial financial offer presented by the Saudi club. His perks include private jets for travel, a luxurious house with staff, substantial win bonuses, and a considerable salary of €130 million per season. Moreover, Al-Hilal incentivized Neymar's online engagement by promising significant bonuses for every social media post promoting the club. The saga around Neymar's debut and his association with Al-Hilal continues to captivate football enthusiasts.
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