The arrival of Neymar (31) at Al-Hilal, a team from Saudi Arabia, has moved not only admirers of international football, but even those who have little understanding of the genre. This is because the star will have the third highest salary in the world among players.

The Brazilian’s signing was seen as a surprise for fans, as he is leaving one of the biggest clubs in Europe, to go to a country where there is no strong sporting culture. However, the financial benefits given to the attacker are noteworthy.

In the Saudi team, Neymar will earn around 160 million euros, around R$867 million per year. This is the equivalent of R$44 million per month, or R$1.46 million per day. According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, he will only be behind Cristiano Ronaldo It is Benzema.

In a statement, Neymar explained that he is at a moment of transition in his career and, after conquering great spaces with his work in Europe, he feels prepared to write a new story.

“I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special moments, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places. I want to write a new history in sport, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment”he said.

It is worth noting that eight of the ten highest salaries in the world in football come from athletes who are playing in Saudi Arabia. Now the boy Ney will join a high-ranking team led by Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr and Benzema, reinforcement of Al-Ittihad.

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In addition to the high salary, the Brazilian will also have a series of benefits at his disposal, such as a luxurious 25-room mansion, full-time employees, a local chef and refrigerators with açaí juice.

Another demand made by Neymar is that Al-Hilal pays the restaurant and hotel bills he stays at during his off-duty trips around the world. Furthermore, he also wants seven luxury cars, a private jet and a driver.