Neymar Released Al Hilal, Can Go Any Time

Neymar is no longer needed by Al Hilal (Instagram/@alhilal).

JAKARTA - The Brazilian star, Neymar, is facing an uncertain future in the Saudi Arabian Pro League (Saudi Pro League) with Al Hilal.

The vulnerability to injury is the reason Al Hilal has yet to give the 32-year-old a new contract, whose contract expires in June 2025.

As a result, Neymar is not available for the second lung of the season. Al Hilal's manager, Jorge Jesus, revealed that the striker is free to determine his own future.

He also confirmed that he would not register Neymar for the second half of the Saudi Arabia Pro League season.

"The only thing I know is that Neymar is not listed at the moment. I don't know about the club's other interests, it's out of my control."

"The Pro Saudi Arabian league is one of the best leagues in the world. Neymar can no longer appear at the level we usually show because unfortunately things have become difficult for him."

"I don't know what will happen to Neymar's future. He is still under contract with Al Hilal."

"It is up to him to decide what will happen next. In the end, it will be a decision that must be made by him and the team's management," Jesus said after Al Hilal beat the final ranking team Al Fateh 9-0, Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Neymar had expressed his desire to reunite with his former colleagues at Barcelona, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

However, Inter Miami through Manager Javier Mascherano confirmed that the team could not recruit Neymar because of the rules for limiting player salaries.

Three Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs were recently reportedly interested in signing the 32-year-old striker.

In addition, there is a possibility that Neymar will return to Brazil even though it is not yet clear where he is going.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal is currently struggling for the title of the Saudi Arabian Pro League. They lead the standings with 40 points and are in competition against Al Ittihad with the same points collection.