Brazilian striker Neymar is already causing off field trouble in Saudi Arabia as he is reportedly demanding the sack of his club Al-Hilal manager, Jorge Jesus, after altercation following their team’s frustrating 1-1 draw against Uzbekistan side Navbahor Namangan last week.
Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League side from Paris Saint-Germain last month for a staggering 90 million euros, and he is yet to score a goal for his new club.
According to Sport, Jesus was not impressed by Neymar’s “bad attitude” on the pitch. He criticized him, and the Brazilian was not happy.
Following that heated altercation, Neymar reportedly asked for Jesus to be fired as coach.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that Jesus was warned that if results don’t improve in the near future, Neymar’s contract will be terminated.
The 31-year-old has made three appearances for Al-Hilal since joining them last month. He has yet to score, but he has provided two assists.
Neymar was all smiles during the Saudi National Day, and it remains to be seen how things will unfold at the football club in the coming weeks.
In seven games this season, Al-Hilal have won five and drawn two, and sit second on the table. They narrowly lost the Arab Club Champions Cup earlier last month to 10-man Al-Nassr.