In 2023, Neymar, who transferred to the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal with a record transfer fee that went down in the history of world football from PSG, is rumored to be leaving the team and returning to Santos, where he was raised in the youth academy, while a new development has occurred. WANTS A FORTUNE FOR TERMINATIONAccording to a report from the Portuguese press outlet Globo, the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal wants to part ways with Neymar, who has been a major disappointment. However, the Brazilian star, whose contract will expire at the end of the season and has a one-year option in his contract, has complicated matters with his demands. The 32-year-old star has requested $65 million for the termination of his contract. It was reported that Neymar stated, "If you want me to leave the team, give me $65 million, and I will go." SANTOS REPORTEDLY WANTS TO LOAN HIMMeanwhile, recently Fabrizio Romano claimed that the Brazilian team Santos made a loan offer to Al-Hilal to bring back their former player Neymar, who was raised in their youth academy. The report mentioned that Santos President Marcelo Teixeira's close relationship with Neymar's father is seen as an important factor in this transfer, and the parties are said to be close to an agreement. RECORD TRANSFER FEE PAIDNeymar transferred from Santos, where he was raised in the youth academy, to Barcelona in 2013 for a transfer fee of 88 million euros. In 2017, he signed with PSG for a historic transfer fee of 222 million euros, and in 2023, he moved to Al-Hilal for 90 million euros. INJURIES HAUNTED HIM IN SAUDI ARABIADue to serious injuries he suffered at Al-Hilal, Neymar did not get much playing time, managing to play only 42 minutes in 2 matches this season. The Brazilian star has played a total of 7 matches for the Saudi Arabian team, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists. HE MADE HISTORY AT SANTOSNeymar scored 136 goals in 225 matches while wearing the Santos jersey between 2009 and 2013, becoming one of the legends of the club. During this period, Neymar won the Brazil Cup (2010) and the Copa Libertadores (2011), becoming one of the most unforgettable stars in both the club's and world football's history.
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