Emotional Scenes As Neymar Hugs Kylian Mbappe for the Last Time Before Leaving for Al Hilal

• Neymar has bid his final farewell to his PSG teammates as he prepares for his new adventure
• The Brazil international had a stop-start relationship with Kylian Mbappe
• Nonetheless, the duo put aside their differences to share a wholesome moment for the last time

Neymar Junior shared a heartwarming moment with Kylian Mbappe as he said an emotional goodbye to his former teammates at Paris Saint-Germain.

Neymar concluded his six-year chapter with the Parisian club by embarking on a groundbreaking journey to the Middle East, securing a move to Al-Hilal earlier this week.

Before beginning his Saudi Arabian adventure, the former Santos and Barcelona forward bid a touching farewell to his PSG teammates. The playing squad and the coaching staff organized a fitting send-off for the 31-year-old.

Amidst the farewell moments, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe shared a heartfelt embrace. This was a significant gesture considering Mbappe's recent return to PSG's plans following a transfer standoff.

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Throughout their time together at the Parc des Princes, the Brazilian and Mbappe experienced ups and downs in their relationship.

Nonetheless, these two superstar athletes set aside their differences for a final hug before Neymar's departure to Riyadh, GOAL reports.

Here is the video:

Neymar bids farewell to PSG

Ahead of his flight to Riyadh, the 31-year-old bid farewell to his former PSG teammates at the club's ultra-modern training facility.

For Neymar, Thursday carried a heavy emotional weight as he engaged in a shared moment with the entire team, encompassing both players and staff.

The sequence began with the players and staff collectively expressing their farewells to Neymar. The ex-Barcelona player individually connected with each player and staff member present on the training grounds.

Why Neymar quit PSG for Al-Hilal

Sports Brief also reported that Neymar Jr has explained the reasoning behind his unconventional yet bold decision to exchange the European football scene for the riches of Saudi Arabia.

Despite the substantial financial incentives associated with his move and the prevailing opinions about players who relocated to the oil-rich region, Neymar explained his decision to move to the Middle East was propelled by his aspiration to become a 'global player,' with his focus on personal growth outweighing monetary considerations.