Neymar is set to join the ranks of the highest-paid athletes with an eye-watering £138 million annual wage at Al Hilal, News About Nigeria understands.
The Brazilian forward’s move from Paris Saint-Germain to the Saudi Pro League side is imminent. Al Hilal, after missing out on Kylian Mbappe and Victor Osimhen, acted swiftly to secure Neymar’s services.
The move was made alongside other signings like Ruben Neves, Malcom, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
While Neymar’s potential £276 million earnings over his two-year stint in the Middle East are staggering, it still pales in comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary at Al Nassr.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, holds the crown for the most expensive contract in sports history, pocketing a jaw-dropping £177 million yearly salary.
This translates to approximately £14.75 million per month, surpassing Neymar’s £11.5 million every month salary as well.
Breaking it down further, Ronaldo earns a staggering £3.4 million per week, £485,000 per day, and a remarkable £20,000 per hour, while adding £337 to his bank balance every minute.
In contrast, Neymar’s £2.65 million weekly earnings at Al Hilal translate to £378,000 per day, £15,700 per hour, and £262 per minute.
Neymar’s move to Al Hilal not only positions him among the highest-paid footballers but also amplifies the competitive landscape in Saudi Arabian football.
With Al Ittihad ending a three-year reign last season, the competition for the league title heats up as Al Hilal and Al Ittihad make significant signings in the current transfer window.
The world of football continues to witness staggering salaries and unbelievable transfer fees in recent times, especially among clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
This undoubtedly, has forced many European players to switch allegiance for high-rewarding fees offered by Saudi clubs. The worry remains that such fees could become more important to players, than passion for the sport itself.
