Neymar: Ronaldo was described as “crazy” to move to Saudi Arabia. And I want Al-Hilal Club to reach the top
Neymar, the new player of Al Hilal, praised the move of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Al Nassr, describing him as a pioneer.
Neymar in Al-Hilal shirt - Source: Al-Hilal Club official page on Twitter
Neymar joined Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year contract.
Neymar interviewed the official account of Al Hilal via the social networking site “Twitter”, saying: “Very excited to join a new league it is a new experience and a new challenge and excited to write history.”
"Neymar”: “Excited to write a new chapter of my story" 💙@neymarjr#Neymar_Hilali pic.twitter.com/Q8G1IyV3ML
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 16, 2023
“I’m driven by challenges and certainly this challenge boosts your confidence and I’m here to help the league become bigger and bigger.”
Neymar: I hope to win titles at Al Hilal Club
On his goals, he said: “My goals are to win more titles and achieve the ambition of the club and I am excited about that.”
As for Al Hilal’s possession of many distinguished players, the former Barcelona player said: “It is important that we have quality in the team, of course, it helps in the decisions you make in your career, and it has been so for me and I am excited to take a new chapter in my story and follow the goals of the club with my new teammates.”
As for what Al Hilal fans will expect from him, the Brazil player said: “When it comes to passion, we have a passion similar to what Al Hilal fans have and they can expect to make every effort from me and I will do my best for the club and this is what I will always be on the field.”
“I’m excited to face so many players at the highest level than other teams, it’s something that touches your emotions and motivates you to play better, which is to be expected, when you face Ronaldo, Benzema and Firmino, the excitement will be at its peak, so I’m very happy to move to this league and facing them will be a great thing and a special competition.”
Neymar: I spoke with Malcom and Delgado before signing with Al Hilal
Asked if he had discussed the idea of living in Saudi Arabia with his former colleagues, he said: “I didn’t discuss the idea of living in Saudi Arabia with anyone who wasn’t with those who live here or even talk about the league of course I did a quick search with Alex Telles, Malcom and Michelle, but we didn’t talk about anything related to the country, the city or the league, the talk was just will you come and I said yes for sure.”
“Of course many Brazilians will watch the league and I will be on time and I expect their support for Al Hilal.”
On his opinion of the Al Hilal shirt, he said with a laugh: “I think the shirt is good for me and the blue is suitable for me and I say to the fans I will do my best to enjoy football.”
Neymar completed his interview, “Our goal is to win all the trophies as the season progresses, it is a process that goes step by step, match by game, and we will develop more and it is difficult to say we will win before we start working, but this is what I believe in starting work and of course our goal is to win all the titles and reach the top.”
