Brazilian superstar Neymar was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at Al Hilal on Saturday as he became the latest world-famous footballer to join the big-spending Saudi Pro League.
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2/12
Flame-throwers and a volley of fireworks lit up the Riyadh sky as the flamboyant forward appeared in Al Hilal's blue kit at Riyadh's 68,000-capacity King Fahd International Stadium.
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3/12
The 31-year-old, who became the world's most expensive footballer in when he joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, waved and smiled to the crowd as a drone display spelled "Neymar is blue" above the venue.
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4/12
After his unveiling, along with fellow new signings Malcolm and Yassine Bounou, the stadium lights came on and the Muslim call to prayer rang out over the loudspeakers.
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5/12
Excitement has been high for Neymar, who joins a string of huge names approaching the twilight of their careers to be lured by oil-rich Saudi's giant contracts.
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6/12
Neymar is interviewed during his unveiling ceremony at Al Hilal in Riyadh.
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7/12
Neymar joined Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona six years ago for a world-record fee of $242 million, scoring 118 goals in 173 matches despite a series of injuries.
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8/12
He will earn 100 million euros a season in Saudi Arabia, according to a source close to the negotiations, while PSG will pocket 100 million euros in the deal.
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9/12
Fans cheer ahead of the unveiling ceremony of Brazilian superstar Neymar at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium.
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10/12
Neymar waits to enter the pitch during his unveiling ceremony at Al Hilal in Riyadh.
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11/12
This picture shows a drone display depicts "Neymar is blue" during his unveiling ceremony at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium.
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12/12
Neymar is expected to make his debut at Al Raed on Thursday.
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