Neymar Jr. on Saudi Pro League vs League 1 comparison
The Saudi Pro League has attracted some of the world’s best footballers. Neymar Jr. recently talked about the comparison between the Saudi Pro League and Ligue 1.
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The star player for Al-Hilal, Neymar Jr., gave an explanation that the Saudi Pro League would be better than Ligue 1 in France. The talented forward completed his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal this summer. He was one of many well-known world-class footballers who had recently joined the affluent league. Along with Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte are also participating in the competition.
Neymar on Saudi Pro League vs Ligue 1
Before Brazil’s Friday (September 8) encounter against Bolivia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification round, Neymar discussed the Saudi Pro League at a press conference. Neymar said, “To those who try to belittle the Saudi League will start to follow it very soon. I tell them that Saudi is a strong league. Look at all the names Saudi has signed. Saudi might be better than Ligue 1.”
The Brazilian played six seasons in Ligue 1 with PSG before agreeing to a £78 million transfer to Al-Hilal this summer. The player is set to make his Riyadh-based club debut, but owing to injury. It could be difficult for players who have spent most of their careers in Europe to adjust to Saudi Arabia’s climate and culture.
Neymar asserted that he had not run into any issues, though. on his adaptation to Saudi Arabia following his relocation to Al-Hilal. The brilliant international superstar Neymar plays for Al-Hilal. Many people believe he has abilities on par with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. His performance for Al-Hilal will be eagerly watched by his audience.
Neymar’s benefits at Al-Hilal
Apart from his 138 million pounds annual salary, Neymar will be getting numerous benefits. These benefits include luxurious cars including the likes of Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Huracán. Along with these cars, he will be getting a 24-hour driver. Check out the below article for the list of all the benefits Neymar will get.
Neymar’s former teammate at PSG, Kylian Mbappe rejected the highest lucrative contract ever seen. The offer to Mbappe that Al-Hilal made would have seen the French winger earning an annual salary of 259 million pounds.
Whether the Saudi Pro League will be better than Ligue 1 is still debatable but one thing is for sure the lucrative contracts that are being offered by the clubs in the Saudi Pro League will be attracting the best talents.