Injury-hit Neymar has Al-Hilal contract terminated

Neymar has had his contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal terminated by mutual consent.

The 32-year-old Brazil international joined in August 2023 but has only played seven times for the club after injuries.

Still the world's most expensive footballer after his £200m move to Paris St-Germain in 2017, he has only made two appearances this season - most recently a substitute appearance in November.

He has been heavily linked, external with a return to former club Santos in Brazil.

"The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career at Al-Hilal, and wish the player success in his career," Al-Hilal said.