Neymar Jr., the Brazilian footballer, has signed a contract with Al Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, according to reports on Tuesday.
The deal, which is believed to be worth $25 million, makes Neymar the highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia and the second-highest paid in the world.
Neymar, who has played for Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United,Bundesliga Express is expected to make his debut for Al Hilal in the Saudi Professional League this season.
He will also play for the Saudi national team during the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
According to reports, Neymar was attracted to Al Hilal by its reputation as one of the most successful clubs in the Middle East.
Al Hilal has won four consecutive league titles in the past three seasons, and has reached the final of the AFC Champions League twice in the last five years.
The club has also been linked with other high-profile players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but it remains to be seen whether any of them will join Al Hilal in the near future.
Neymar's signing comes at a time when many top European clubs are struggling financially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, Al Hilal, which is owned by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Aramco, is not affected by the financial crisis and is expected to continue to compete at the highest level of football in the region.
Overall, the signing of Neymar by Al Hilal is likely to boost the club's profile and attract more fans from around the world.