Transfer: Why I left European football for Saudi Arabia – Neymar

<p>Former Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has revealed why he left the club for Saudi Arabia.</p>, <p>The Brazilian said that rather than money, his move to the Middle East was motivated by his desire to ‘be a global player’.</p>, <p>The former Barcelona forward also cited his desire for ‘new challenges and opportunities in new places’ as another reason.</p>, <p>Neymar, 31, has joined Al Hilal, who signed him for £80 million.</p>, <p>Sky Sports reports that the Brazilian will be earning £129.4 million per year.</p>, <p>He signed a two-year deal with the Pro League side.</p>, <p>Neymar has been widely accused of leaving Europe because of the eye-watering cash he has been offered in Saudi.</p>, <p>But speaking to the press for the first time after he completed his move, Neymar said, “I have achieved a lot in Europe and enjoyed special times, but I have always wanted to be a global player and test myself with new challenges and opportunities in new places.</p>, <p>“I want to write new sporting history, and the Saudi Pro League has tremendous energy and quality players at the moment.”</p>