Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal is reportedly preparing to part ways with Brazilian star Neymar, who has struggled with injuries since his €90 million transfer from PSG 18 months ago. The latest reports indicate that Al-Hilal is considering terminating Neymar’s contract in January due to his ongoing fitness problems, including a recent ACL injury that has sidelined him for a significant portion of his time at the club.
As Al-Hilal prepare for life without Neymar, the club is reportedly eyeing high-profile replacements, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo at the top of their list. Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte claims the club is frustrated with Neymar’s injury record, prompting them to explore options for a potential replacement.
While Neymar could possibly return to Santos or move to Inter Miami, Al-Hilal is focused on securing a star signing to fill his role.
According to Saudi broadcaster Action Ma3, Al-Hilal is considering a bold move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been in superb form at Al-Nassr since joining in 2022.
The Portuguese forward’s potential move would spark a massive rivalry between Saudi Pro League clubs, with Al-Hilal aiming to bolster their squad with a proven global superstar.
Meanwhile, TalkSport reports that Salah, who is highly popular in the Arab world and out of contract with Liverpool in the summer, is also a prime target. The Egyptian forward could potentially make a high-profile move to Al-Hilal on a free transfer, adding to the intrigue surrounding his future.
With Neymar’s time at Al-Hilal seemingly nearing an end, the club is setting its sights on securing another global icon to replace him, as the Saudi Pro League continues to attract top international talent.
