Neymar Jr: Brazilian Ace Opens Up Where He Will Play in 2025

Neymar Jr: Brazilian Ace Opens Up Where He Will Play in 2025

Fred Kennedy
April 2, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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  • Neymar has enjoyed an illustrious football career that has seen him play in Europe
  • The Brazilian forward turned out for Barcelona and PSG at the peak of his career
  • Neymar is currently plying his trade with Al-Hilal, who he joined in 2024 from PSG

Brazilian national, Neymar, has opened up about his football future amid his ongoing struggles in the Saudi Pro League.

The former Paris Saint-Germain superstar is one of the top-rated football stars in the world.

The forward started his career in his home country of Brazil with Santos, helping them to their first Copa Libertadores title.

Neymar shows a thumbs-up during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit. Photo by Michael Potts.
Neymar shows a thumbs-up during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit. Photo by Michael Potts.
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He was later snapped up by Barcelona in 2013, ultimately forming a legendary attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, nicknamed "MSN."

Neymar would later dump the Catalan giants for a move to PSG, where he spent about six years before departing to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

However, he has endured a fair share of struggles with the Saudi giants, with injuries taking a toll on his form and progress.

Neymar Jr opens up on his football future

Speaking to UOL, the forward said that he would be looking forward to a new challenge in his career.

Neymar made this statement about his move when watching Santos play Palmeiras in the Paulista Championship finals.

The star had an opportunity to speak to the fans who witnessed him kickstart his professional career in football, with them wanting him to come back and play for them at some point.

Marca reports that despite the forward not forthrightly confirming whether he will be moving to Santos, the forward was seen wearing a Santos shirt, and fans chanting his name from the stands, appreciating his presence in the game.

Neymar's Al Hilal lead the Saudi Pro league table with 71 points after 25 matches, with the forward yet to score any goal.

Five players who have struggled in Saudi Arabia

Alongside Neymar, Sports Brief also previously reported on five players who have struggled in the Saudi Pro League.

A number of high-profile players followed in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Arabian country.

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Fred Kennedy has a Bachelor's degree in journalism (Daystar University), currently working as a Sports Editor. He has more than five years of experience in digital journalism.