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Brazilian star Neymar, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal team, is preparing to buy an island worth £7 million. BUYING AN ISLANDThe six-acre tropical island located off the port city of Angra dos Reis, southwest of Rio de Janeiro, is situated in a cove that hosts over 365 islands and is noted for its stunning beach. The property features a main villa built in Indonesian style, two master suites, three sea-view bungalows, and a koi fish pond. WILL PAY £40,000 RENT FOR TESTINGThe current owner of the island, a Canadian, managed to attract Neymar's interest by reducing the price by more than £3 million. According to Brazilian journalist Leo Dias, the famous footballer and Dubai-based real estate investor Sheikh Mohammed Binghatti will pay over £40,000 in rent at the end of this month to "test" the island. UP TO 10 PEOPLE CAN GONeymar's ex-wife Bruna Marquezine is also among those who have spent time on this island in the past. This luxurious retreat, which can only be reached by boat or helicopter, can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests and is accessible by a helicopter ride of about 35 minutes from Rio de Janeiro International Airport. The official website of the island describes it as "a world of its own on an archipelago of 365 islands." A recent visitor who stayed on the island expressed in an online review: "The wide ocean view and the island's enchanting atmosphere make it a unique place for those seeking peace." Neymar currently owns a six-bedroom mansion in Mangaratiba, east of Angra dos Reis, which has its own helicopter pad, gym, tennis court, and dock. This mansion, located in a luxury site called Portobello, is built on 2.5 acres of land. It also features a wine cellar with a capacity of three thousand bottles, a sauna, a massage room, a spa, and a heated jacuzzi. Neymar also owns a massive glass-fronted palace near Sao Paulo in Alphaville. This palace, which he purchased for £2.5 million in 2021, includes a squash court, a large swimming pool, a panoramic elevator, and a garage for 20 vehicles.
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