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Published 17:25 IST, August 16th 2023

Paris Saint-Germain bid farewell to star striker Neymar Jr.

After PSG's striker Neymar Jr. agreed to a two-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, the club has come up with a farewell tweet for the player.

Reported by: Saksham Nagar
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Brazilian Football star and Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar Jr. has bid his final goodbye to the club and is moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. Neymar has signed a two-year contract with Al-Hilal and his salary is expected to be 276 million Euros per year as per various media reports. Ligue 1 giants PSG also confirmed the news of Neymar's departure and tweeted about the same on their official 'X' handle. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Neymar has agreed to a two-year deal with Saudi club Al-Hilal 
  • Neymar was not included in PSG's squad for the new season of Ligue 1 
  • Neymar has been training alone for many days due to a viral infection 

PSG bids farewell to Neymar 

Neymar has been playing for the Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain since 2017 and secured many records for the club. The club has also bid farewell to the Brazilian superstar and tweeted for the same on their official handle: 

Neymar's records with Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar Jr. came to PSG after parting ways with LaLiga club FC Barcelona in 2017. Neymar has played a total of 112 matches for the French giants and scored 82 goals. Neymar has also won a total of five Ligue 1 titles with the club followed by three Coupe de France titles.

Neymar's iconic partnerships with football greats at PSG

Neymar Jr. also shared the dressing room with World Cup-winning captain and Argentine legend Lionel Messi, who signed a deal with the club from 2021 to 2023. However, Neymar was expected to leave the club soon as he was also not included in the team's squad for the 2023 edition of the Ligue 1 and was training alone. Though, regarding his absence, the club had informed that the Brazilian striker is going through a viral fever and will soon be included in the team.

22:55 IST, August 15th 2023