Neymar Jr: Steven Gerrard Speaks On The Brazilian Joining Saudi Club Al Hilal

• Neymar Jr is set to join Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal
• Neymar’s transfer will see him become the Saudi Pro League’s most expensive acquisition
• Steven Gerrard has aired his take on the attacker’s transfer

Neymar Jr brings an end to his six-year stint at French club Paris Saint Germain after agreeing to a transfer with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal.

The 31-year-old Brazilian superstar, who has consistently divided opinion regarding where he ranks in the list of football’s finest players, will become the latest of Europe’s elite to join the mass exodus that began with Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League.

Al Ettifaq’s coach, Steven Gerrard, who also recently shifted camp to the Saudi league, has aired his take on the league’s acquisition of the former Barcelona forward.

Steven Gerrard on Neymar

Gerrard who got his team to a flying start in their Saudi Pro League season opener thanks to a fortuitous mistake from Al Nassr’s goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi spoke to the media after his team’s victory. Quoted by reporter Ben Jacobs on Twitter, Gerrard said:

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“The name speaks for itself,” Gerrard said. “He’s given me so much joy through the years at Barcelona, PSG and Brazil. I don’t think the boy gets enough credit for the numbers he’s put up.

“I don’t want him to come because he’s not coming to my team. But in Hollywood terms, he’s an A-list star.”

Neymar’s transfer will reportedly cost the Saudi giants a fee of around €90 million plus. It will include an astonishing salary of €160 million for two seasons, per reports from talksports.

Neymar will also receive other perks as part of his contract. These wages could allow Brazilian to earn as much as Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.

Perks for Neymar at Al-Hilal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Al-Hilal will pay a reported transfer fee of €90 million to PSG to secure Neymar. Furthermore, the former Barcelona man will earn a mind-boggling salary of €160 million for two seasons.

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In addition to that hefty paycheck, the Brazilian star will receive more perks. For instance, he will get a private plane and a sprawling mansion with dedicated staff to cater to his needs.

In addition, he will receive astonishing financial bonuses and incentives, including reportedly receiving a significant bonus of €80,000 for each Al-Hilal victory.