Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal says it has reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate his contract by mutual consent.

Neymar and Al-Hilal have come to an agreement to terminate the player’s contract by mutual consent, the club announced on Monday.

Mohammed Salah has emerged as the top transfer target for Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League following the departure of Neymar Jr

Neymar and Al Hilal will part ways after the Brazilian soccer star and the Saudi Pro League agreed “to terminate their contractual relationship by mutual consent,” the club announced late Monday. His departure opens the door for a reported return to his youth club in Brazil.

Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal said Monday it reached an agreement with Brazilian striker Neymar to terminate their contract by mutual consent. The deal was due to expire in the middle of the year. The club said in a statement published on X that it “expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with Al-Hilal.

Neymar has parted ways with Al-Hilal by mutual consent, the Saudi Pro League champions said on Monday, after a disappointing spell at the club for Brazil's all-time top scorer.