PSG chief admits it is 'always difficult to say goodbye' as Neymar completes move to Al Hilal

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Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has completed the transfer of Neymar from PSG. </p>

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The 31-year-old has joined from Paris St Germain in a deal that could go up to €100 million (£86.3m). </p>

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The Brazil forward add to the list of stars of world football to turn his back on a major European club, following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Ruben Neves, Sadio Mane and N'Golo Kante to the Middle East. </p>

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The move ends a six-year stay at PSG, who he joined from Barcelona for a world-record £200m fee in 2017. </p>

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He leaves the Parc Des Princes having scored 118 goals in 173 matches and won five Ligue 1 titles. </p>

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Neymar was left out of Luis Enrique's squad for the opening league game of the season and did not feature in the Spaniard's plans. </p>

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PSG chief executive Nasser Al-Khelaifi told the club's official website: "It is always difficult to say goodbye to an amazing player like Neymar, one of the best players in the world </p>

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"I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris St Germain, and what he has contributed to our club and our project over the last six years. </p>

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"We had a great moment and Neymar will always be a big part of our history. </p>

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"I would like to thank Neymar and his family. We wish Neymar all the very best for the future and his next adventure." </p>

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Neymar joins former Wolves captain Neves and ex-Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly at Al Hilal. </p>

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