Al-Hilal ‘consider terminating Neymar’s £130m-a-year contract in January’

Neymar reportedly faces being axed by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in January amid the Brazilian star’s continued injury problems

The 32-year-old returned for Al-Hilal last month following a year-long absence, after tearing his ACL in his left knee while playing for Brazil last October.

Neymar suffered a setback to his comeback on Monday having being forced off 29 minutes after coming on as a substitute in Al-Hilal’s Asian Champions League win over Esteghlal.

The former Barcelona and PSG star has sought to play down injury concerns by suggesting it was a cramp of his right thigh, but Brazilian reports have claimed he could be sidelined for at least three weeks.

According to Brazilian outlet UOL, Al-Hilal are now considering cutting ties with the superstar in January.

The report claims the club have increasing doubts over the role Neymar could play in the final six months of the season, with his £130million-per-year deal due to expire at the end of the campaign.

Al-Hilal are reportedly considering a mutual termination of Neymar’s deal in January in a bid to offload his wages, while provide manager Jorge Jesus with greater flexibility in his squad.

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