The transfer of Brazilian football to Arab football has negative repercussions among fans and journalists
Neymar has chosen a new professional challenge. After 10 years in Europe, between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazilian has chosen Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia. This Tuesday (15th), the striker was announced by the Arab club for two seasons.
Arab football has gained relevance with the various signings of great football stars, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Mané, Benzema, among others. With a high financial investment, Al-Hilal has shelled out about 100 million euros (about R $ 540 million). In total, Neymar will receive more than R$1.7 billion during the contract period.
The move was not well received by fans and the press. The player, who was close to agreeing to return to Barcelona, has chosen to leave behind the dream of becoming the best player in the world, an individual title that many were betting on the victory of the Brazilian star.
– It’s another bad decision in Neymar’s career. If the Brazilian still dreamed of being the best in the world, he has buried that desire again because of the option aimed more at the financial side than at sport-said Tadeu Rocha, journalist of Lance!
– At just 31, the player could breathe fresh air in Europe and look to reprise the role that has placed him on the shelf of geniuses since it was revealed. The trip to Saudi Arabia focuses only on the financial side and leaves aside the essential of sport: competitiveness. The decision, for me, describes poor career management and can be considered an early ‘retirement’ of the Brazilian star – underlines Paula Mattos, Flamengo sector manager at Lance!
Neymar’s contract is valid for two years and it is expected that after the period, the player will return to Europe. However, now that he is 31, the player’s age becomes a burden, making it difficult to have the top-level football and competitiveness that Europe requires. In Saudi Arabia the tendency is for the player to enjoy above average football, with lots of goals and titles, but even so the charge and weight are much less.
– I don’t think that going to the Saudi League is the best way out of France’s problems. You will find a lot of competitiveness and an even greater responsibility to take the team to the top. If you want to return to the European championships in two years, you will come back far from ideal competitiveness. I think this trip to the Middle East is a big mistake – says Lucas Borges, international football reporter for Lance!.
Neymar is already cleared to make his debut for Al-Hilal, despite recovering from an ankle injury sustained last season. This Saturday (19th), the Brazilian’s team will face Al Feiha, at 15:00 (Brasilia time).
Source: Terra
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