According to Saudi press reports, Neymar ‘s return to action will be two weeks after the start of the Rushin Saudi Championship for the 2024-25 season, which is expected to be on August 22.
According to Saudi newspaper Riyadh, Club Al-Hilal professionals will be fully ready to play games next September, and the Brazilian star will be registered in the Ismi team’s reveals during the 2024 summer transfer window.
Hilal fans wish Neymar to return and participate during the upcoming edition of the Saudi Super Cup, which will take place from August 14 to 17, but according to Riyadh, it will be very difficult.
The next edition of the Saudi Super Cup is expected to take place in China for the first time in the tournament’s history, with the Saudi Football Federation choosing the Chinese offer from among the 3 countries that have advanced to host the tournament, namely the UAE, Qatar and China.
The Saudi Super Cup is held with 4 teams participating. The draw was signed by Al-Hilal v Al-Ahly in the semi-finals, while Al-Nasser plays against Al-Kadhafa, the winners qualify for a direct showdown in the final.
Before Neymar’s awaited return… How were the player numbers with Al-Hilal?
Neymar joined Al-Hilal during the 2023 summer transfer window, coming from French club Paris Saint-Germain, in a record deal worth around €90 million, according to various press reports.
After joining Blue DC, the player was left in a shocker, following the severe injury he suffered during his international engagement with the Brazilian national team last October.
The 32-year-old had successful surgery to rebuild the anterior cruciate ligament, repair the knee’s meniscus, and missed the leader’s ranks during the 2023-24 football season.
Before Neymar’s anticipated return, the player played Crescent 5 matches across all tournaments, and the “Leader” star was able to score a goal and provide 3 assists to his teammates, knowing that his current contract with the Saudi club expires in June 2025.
In the absence of the Brazilian star from games over the past period, Al-Hilal dominated the local scene this season; Blue, the capital, achieved the titles of the Saudi Roshin League, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup and the Saudi Super Cup.
