NEYMAR will pocket a staggering £2.5million a week after swapping Paris for Riyadh.
The Brazilian, 31, becomes the Saudi Pro League’s highest-profile summer capture following yesterday’s medical ahead of a £78m move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal.
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Neymar has agreed a two-year deal worth £260m, a whopping SIX times more than he earned in France.
The former Barcelona forward is to travel to the Gulf this week and will be welcomed by what promises to be one of the most spectacular and garish unveilings ever seen.
His new dressing room includes Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves and former Barcelona ace Malcom.
Yet, Neymar faces an awkward first meeting with new boss Jorge Jesus.
Four years ago, when asked to compare Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, Jesus said: “For me, Ronaldo is the best.
“[Neymar] needs to change the way he thinks or he won’t get to that level.
“If what you have away from the game is more important than perfecting your own play, you’ll never become the best.
“That’s what Ronaldo has, the passion [to succeed]. That’s the difference.”
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But one thing is for sure — PSG will not be sad to see the back of him as they bring an end to their ultimately unsuccessful ‘Galactico’ era.
Lionel Messi was first out of the door in June before Al-Hilal tried to tempt Kylian Mbappe with a world-record £259m bid last month.
Mbappe looks likely to stay for one more year before moving to Real Madrid, with PSG now eyeing young, hungry players.
Yet, Neymar will go down as one of their greatest-ever players with 118 goals in 173 games.
But no Champions League title, only two goals in the knockout rounds, and too many injuries, following his £198m move from Barcelona in 2017, leaves a tainted legacy.
Given how much PSG are tightening their belt due to Financial Fair Play, there will be a relief to see the back of the Sao Paulo showman and his wages.
A return to the Nou Camp was floated but chief Xavi did not want the attacker back unless it was on loan.
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