Brazilian celebrity Neymar admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo performed a key position in remodeling the Saudi Pro League. Portuguese striker Ronaldo had joined Riyadh-based facet Al Nassr in December final yr. After spending six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Neymar is now all set to ply his commerce in Saudi. The Brazil worldwide signed for Al Hilal, the reigning Asian champions, in a switch value $98.6 million (€90 million).
“I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all of this and everybody called him ‘crazy’, and this and that. Today you see the league grow more and more. It is exciting, meeting top-quality players on the other teams thrills you and motivates you to play even better,” Neymar was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Neymar’s relationship with PSG had reportedly soured within the final couple of months. The Brazilian’s lack of ability to win the Champions League had enraged PSG supporters. According to media stories, Neymar had a fallout along with his PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe. All these topsy-turvy occasions are understood to have resulted in Neymar’s departure.
A report printed by ESPN claims that Neymar’s profitable signing for Al Hilal brings up the variety of transfers to Saudi Arabia from main European leagues- England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Portugal- to greater than 30. Al Hilal have large names like Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Malcom at their disposal and Neymar’s acquisition will definitely strengthen their probabilities of successful the home league this time. While speaking concerning the Saudi Pro League, Neymar mentioned that the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema will make the competitors extra thrilling.
“And it is a given when you face Ronaldo, Benzema, Firmino, that the excitement is even greater. So I am happy to join this league, facing them will be wonderful, it will be fantastic. Of course a lot of Brazil will be watching the league. Obviously I will be there and I expect all Brazilians and everybody following the league to support Al Hilal,” the former Barcelona forward said.
Al Hilal have reappointed Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on a one-year deal. The former Benfica manager had coached Al Hilal in the 2018-19 season. In his first game in charge, Jesus had guided Al Hilal to a Saudi Super Cup win against Al Ittihad. Fenerbahce, under Jesus’ guidance, won the Turkish Cup last season. Jesus is now all set to replace Ramon Diaz at Al Hilal. The Saudi outfit finished their last season’s domestic league campaign at the third spot. Al Hilal will face Al Feiha in the next round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
