Al Hilal Release Malian Forward Moussa Marega After Signing Neymar

Al Hilal Release Malian Forward Moussa Marega After Signing Neymar

Lukman Mumuni
updated at August 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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  • Malian forward Moussa Marega has left Saudi giants Al Hilal
  • The former Porto attacker leaves following the signing of Neymar
  • Marega enjoyed a successful stint in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal

Saudi Arabian giants, Al Hilal, have announced the departure of Malian forward Moussa Marega in the summer transfer window.

The 31-year-old leaves the club after a successful two-year spell, where he won several titles, including the Asian Champions League.

Marega joined Al Hilal from FC Porto, and played a pivotal role in their recent success, helping them win the league and Saudi Cup. He also starred as Al Hilal reached the final of the Club World Cup.

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Moussa Marega has been released by Al Hilal after the signing of Neymar. Credit: @AlHilal_FC
Source: Twitter
"Thank you Marega," wrote the club on social media.

The 32-year-old has reportedly been linked with a move to African champions Al Ahly after becoming a free agent.

FIFA Club World Cup silver, Champions League, Saudi League Super cup, King’s Cup, Lusail Cup. Thank You Al Hilal Thank you all my teammates and all the people who work in this club. Thanks Hilal Fans. I will never forget you Al Hamdulillah," he wrote on Twitter, bidding the club farewell.

His departure comes after the signing of Brazilian forward Neymar and Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Koulibaly welcomes Neymar to Al Hilal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Kalidou Koulibaly gave Neymar Junior a warm welcome following the Brazilian's arrival in Riyadh after completing a blockbuster move to Al-Hilal.

The former Barcelona forward joined the Saudi Arabian giants from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer transfer window on a two-year deal.

Al-Hilal have been busy in the transfer window, signing top stars including Koulibaly, Malcom, Yassine Bounou, and Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Mane presented to Al Nassr fans

Sadio Mane has finally been presented to fans of Al-Nassr following his arrival in Saudi Arabia during the summer transfer window.

The 2021 AFCON winner arrived when the Knights of Najd were involved in the Arab Club Championship Cup, which his new team went on to win.

Following Al-Nassr's return to Riyadh, Mane was presented to fans at Al-Awwal Park along with fellow new arrivals, Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana, and Alex Telles.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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