Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have officially completed the signing of French international Theo Hernandez from AC Milan, adding another European superstar to their star-studded roster.

The 27-year-old left-back has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2027–28 season. The transfer fee is reported to be £22.8 million (€30.3m/\$30.3m).

Hernandez, a product of the Atletico Madrid youth academy, made a high-profile switch to Real Madrid in 2017 before making his career-defining move to AC Milan in 2019.

At San Siro, he flourished into one of the most dynamic full-backs in Europe.

He’s a Blue! ✍️pic.twitter.com/7oxfDEZkrF

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) July 10, 2025

Over five stellar seasons with the Rossoneri, Hernandez made 262 appearances, scoring 34 goals and providing 45 assists—an exceptional return for a defender.

He was instrumental in AC Milan’s 2021–22 Serie A title triumph and their Italian Super Cup win in January 2025.

According to multiple sources, the Frenchman will earn a staggering €20 million (£17m/\$23m) annually in Saudi Arabia.

His move bolsters an already talent-packed Al-Hilal squad that includes Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Aleksandar Mitrovic all players with top-flight European experience.

Hernandez’s arrival significantly strengthens Al-Hilal’s defensive line, bringing pace, creativity, and attacking depth from the left flank.

The Frenchman will work under Simone Inzaghi, who took over as head coach earlier this summer after departing Inter Milan.

 

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Hernandez is expected to make his debut in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal against Al-Qadsiyah on August 20.

With this marquee addition, Al-Hilal continue to assert their dominance in the Saudi transfer market, solidifying their ambitions both domestically and on the Asian football stage.

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Below is a detailed breakdown of the top earners in football for the year 2024, taking into account their on-field salaries as well as off-field earnings from endorsements and business ventures.

Top 10 Highest-Paid Footballers in 2024:

10. Kevin De Bruyne

– Age: 33 | Club: Manchester City | Nationality: Belgium
– On-Field: $35 million • Off-Field: $4 million
De Bruyne earns a total of $39 million annually, with $35 million coming from his playing contract with Manchester City and an additional $4 million from endorsements with brands like Nike, McDonald’s, and Credit Karma.

9. Sadio Mane

– Age: 32 | Club: Al Nassr | Nationality: Senegal
– On-Field: $48 million • Off-Field: $4 million
Mane’s move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia significantly increased his earnings, making him one of the highest-paid players globally with a $48 million salary and $4 million from endorsements.

8. Mohamed Salah

– Age: 32 | Club: Liverpool | Nationality: Egypt
– On-Field: $35 million • Off-Field: $18 million
Salah remains a vital part of Liverpool’s success, earning $35 million from his playing contract and $18 million from endorsements, bringing his total to $53 million.

7. Vinicius Junior

– Age: 24 | Club: Real Madrid | Nationality: Brazil
– On-Field: $40 million • Off-Field: $15 million
Vinicius Jr. has become one of football’s top earners, with a $40 million salary and $15 million from brand deals, including PlayStation and Pepsi.

6. Erling Haaland

– Age: 24 | Club: Manchester City | Nationality: Norway
-On-Field: $46 million • Off-Field: $14 million
Haaland, Manchester City’s prolific scorer, earns $46 million in wages and $14 million through endorsements, totalling $60 million annually.

5. Kylian Mbappe

– Age: 25 | Club: Real Madrid | Nationality: France
-On-Field: $70 million • Off-Field: $20 million
After his high-profile move to Real Madrid, Mbappe earns $70 million on the field, with an additional $20 million from endorsements. His total earnings reach $90 million.

4. Karim Benzema

-Age: 36 | Club: Al Ittihad | Nationality: France
-On-Field: $100 million • Off-Field: $4 million
Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad landed him a $100 million salary and $4 million from endorsement deals.

3. Neymar

– Age: 32 | Club: Al Hilal | Nationality: Brazil
-On-Field: $80 million • Off-Field: $30 million
Neymar’s switch to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia earns him $80 million on the pitch, complemented by $30 million from endorsements and sponsorships.

2. Lionel Messi

-Age: 37 | Club: Inter Miami | Nationality: Argentina
-On-Field: $60 million • Off-Field: $75 million
With his move to Inter Miami, Messi earns $60 million on the field, along with $75 million off the field through his endorsements and business ventures.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

-Age: 39 | Club: Al Nassr | Nationality: Portugal
-On-Field: $220 million • Off-Field: $65 million
Ronaldo tops the list as the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning a staggering $220 million from his playing contract with Al Nassr and $65 million from off-field endorsements.

These players dominate the sport and leverage their global appeal to maximize earnings through brand partnerships and business ventures.

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Lionel Messi conveyed a message to Inter Miami fans following their thrilling loss to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the Riyadh Season Cup on Monday.

Despite the defeat against Al-Hilal, where both Messi and new teammate Luis Suarez scored goals, Inter Miami is intensifying their preparations for the upcoming season. Messi, who netted his first goal of the pre-season campaign with a penalty in the 54th minute at Kingdom Arena, maintained a grounded tone in a social media post after the match.

The 36-year-old Argentine World Cup winner took to Instagram and wrote, “Seguimos preparándonos…” which translates to “We continue to prepare…”.

 

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Even though this was a loss, preseason games usually don’t have much of an impact on the outcome of a campaign. Messi, who led the American team to a League Cup victory last season with 11 goals in 14 games, will be looking to get off to a solid start as Miami kicks off their MLS campaign on February 21.

Miami’s preseason schedule features games against Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, on Thursday, Hong Kong XI on February 4, and Vissel Kobe three days later. On February 15, they play their final friendly match against Newell’s Old Boys. A week later, they host Real Salt Lake to begin their Major League Soccer career.

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• Cristiano Ronaldo announces his retirement date

Cristiano Ronaldo, a forward for Al-Hilal and Portugal, has revealed when he might ultimately decide to retire.

When questioned about when he could give up playing football, Ronald revealed this at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. The player’s retirement date is the most talked-about question from the 38-year-old during the conversation.

He said,

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Prior to the Parisians’ home game against Lyon on Saturday, a group of PSG ultras raised a banner expressing their feelings about the departed Neymar.

After 173 appearances for the team, Neymar left PSG this summer along with Lionel Messi.

The Brazilian’s high-profile transfer from Barcelona in 2017 shocked the entire football world, but the club’s ardent supporters, who expressed their delight at his departure, made it apparent that he hadn’t done enough to win them over.

His stay in Paris was, to put it mildly, unimpressive. Despite winning numerous Ligue 1 titles, the Brazilian was unable to provide PSG with the necessary talent to win the Champions League. They are lacking it, and Neymar didn’t do much to help them get it.

🚨🚨| PSG Ultras have a banner saying “Neymar: finally rid of the rude.” pic.twitter.com/bxDbipmNiW

— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 26, 2023

Despite finally being able to leave France, the 31-year-old has yet to make his Al-Hilal debut, and as he recovers from ankle surgery, it’s uncertain when he’ll do so.

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Mitrovic was a target for Al Hilal earlier this summer, but Fulham turned down many offers for the striker, who made it very obvious that he wanted the opportunity to talk about a transfer to the Middle East.

After concentrating their efforts on signing Neymar, Al Hilal switched their attention back to Mitrovic and submitted an offer worth about £50 million for the 28-year-old, which Fulham ultimately accepted.

Fulham have now confirmed the deal is done, bidding farewell to Mitrovic after five years at Craven Cottage.

After Fulham’s Saturday loss to Brentford, manager Marco Silva, who turned down his own move to Saudi Arabia this summer, said Mitrovic had been able to negotiate his way out of Craven Cottage.

“As you know, he forced everything to leave the club,” Silva said. “He wanted to leave the club.

“Until the moment we had a financial agreement, we kept him in our football club. They have reached an agreement and now is the moment for us to keep playing and working with our team.”

Along with Neymar, Mitrovic will team up with another Serbian international Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as well as Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Neves, both of whom he previously worked with in the Premier League.

Al Hilal has also signed Malcom from Brazil and Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou, a goalkeeper.

The Club can confirm that Aleksandar Mitrović has this evening left to join Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League for a Club record transfer fee.

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 19, 2023

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Superstar forward Neymar has joined Saudi Pro League team Al Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain, it has been revealed.

According to sources, the Saudi Arabian club spent €90 million (£77.6 million) for the services of the 31-year-old, ending his six-year tenure at PSG. In 2017, the Ligue 1 club paid £190 million to acquire Neymar, making him the most expensive player in football history.

The Brazilian played for six seasons with the club, winning five Ligue 1 championships, but he also endured a succession of muscle problems that prevented him from playing more than 22 league games in any of those seasons.

Speaking to PSG’s official website, club chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “It is inevitably difficult to say goodbye to a legend of the Club, which Neymar will be forever. I will never forget the day he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain, nor what he brought to our club and our project over the past six years.

“We have lived extraordinary moments and Neymar will always be part of our history. I would like to thank him and his family. We wish Neymar the best for the future and his next adventure.”

Neymar has put pen to paper on a two-year deal in Saudi Arabia and has picked the number 10 jersey to wear at Al Hilal.

As long as PSG and Al Hilal can agree on a price, midfielder Marco Verratti might reunite with Neymar in the Middle East. Talks over Verratti are still ongoing.

Al Hilal has been very active so far this summer in the transfer market, signing players like Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Malcom.

🎬 “O talento maravilhoso… que atrai a atenção de todos” @neymarjr 💙#نيمار_هلالي #الهلال pic.twitter.com/TTzADrVGJJ

— نادي الهلال السعودي (@Alhilal_FC) August 15, 2023

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There have been reports indicating that Neymar has reached a personal agreement with Al Hilal, a club in Saudi Arabia, which brings him closer to leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Initially, Neymar turned down the opportunity to move to Al Hilal when they made him their first choice to replace his PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe earlier in the summer.

However, recent sources have confirmed that Neymar has now agreed to join Al Hilal and has accepted the terms of a substantial contract reportedly worth approximately €220,000 (£189,000) per day.

It’s worth noting that Al Hilal pursued Neymar after their attempt to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen fell through. PSG also entertained interest from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which they had been seeking as a buyer for Neymar.

PSG is said to have accepted an offer of €90 million (£77.6 million) from Al Hilal to finalize the deal.

The transfer is expected to be formally completed in the next few days, and Neymar’s departure marks another significant development in a tumultuous summer for PSG. They are also reportedly in negotiations with Al Hilal regarding the possible sale of midfielder Marco Verratti.

As for Kylian Mbappe, there were earlier speculations about his potential departure, but he was later welcomed back into the PSG squad after being initially left out. It seems that Mbappe is expected to play for PSG in their upcoming match against Toulouse.

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According to Odion Ighalo, Cristiano Ronaldo relocated to Saudi Arabia not out of a love for the game but merely for financial gain.

Ighalo, who was a player for Al-Hilal, was the best scorer in the Saudi Pro League last season; however, he was dismissed at the conclusion of the season. He now thinks that Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr along with Benzema, is doing the same thing, having travelled to the country solely for a paycheck.

 Ighalo, 34, said to OmaSportsTV: “When you are young, yes, you play for passion. Back then, you don’t care about money. But at my age, I am in the final stretch of my career, I don’t know if it will be one, two years or when God will tell it to stop.

“I know it won’t be more than three years. I’ve played for passion all my life, now it’s for money. I’m not one of those players who come and say: ‘I play for passion’. Brother, it’s money. At the end of the day, it’s money.

“Is Ronaldo still playing out of passion? Ronaldo has earned 100 times more than I have in my entire life and yet he went to Saudi Arabia. Did he do that out of passion? It’s for money, bro.”

This summer, a number of players have relocated to Saudi Arabia, Jordan Henderson being the most recent. During this transfer window, players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves, and Roberto Firmino also arrived in the nation.

With Fabinho said to be moving to Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League influx doesn’t seem to be slowing down.

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• Mbappe refuses to negotiate with Al-Hilal despite visit

Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward, has refused to engage in negotiations with Al-Hilal despite their substantial bid and contract offer.

PSG is open to selling Mbappe this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year when his contract expires.

Al-Hilal had a world-record bid accepted for Mbappe and sent representatives to France to persuade him to consider their significant contract offer, but he declined to discuss terms with them according to L’Equipe.

Mbappe seems to prefer staying on the bench at PSG for a season rather than joining Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The most likely destination for him, as per general consensus, is Real Madrid. However, if PSG continues to exclude him from the first-team squad, the French footballers’ union (UNFP) may need to get involved to find a resolution.

Given the considerable financial implications involved in freeing Mbappe from his PSG contract, his only option might be to sit out the remainder of his contract with the club. Whether he will remain on the bench or play on the field is yet to be determined. The situation remains an ongoing saga between Mbappe and PSG.

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PSG did not allow Mbappe to wind down his contract in the French capital, which has less than a year left, so they put him up for sale and excluded him from the pre-season tour of Japan. Mbappe has been a longtime Real Madrid target.

Mbappe has already stated that he won’t be activating the 12-month option to extend, which has prompted PSG to consider selling the 24-year-old this summer before he can go for nothing.

The Ligue 1 heavyweights were hoping to get Mbappe for around €200 million (£172 million), in the hopes that Real Madrid would make a move. However, a report on Monday that Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, one of four clubs supported by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the nation, had entered the race with a massive offer worth €300 million (£259 million).

Sources have now verified to us that PSG has accepted the offer for Mbappe, which makes sense given that the two parties’ relationships appear to be at an all-time low. He is now authorized to speak with Al Hilal about a prospective transfer to Saudi Arabia, which has already drawn Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo during the past seven months.

A whole host of other big name players – Roberto Firmino, Kalidou Koulibaly and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic among others – have already made the move to cash-rich Saudi this summer, with the enormous wages and bonuses on offer proving too good to turn down.

Despite a dramatic U-turn in which Mbappe turned down Real Madrid’s advances in favor of signing a new PSG contract in 2022, We understand that Mbappe’s camp has not yet responded to Al Hilal’s interest. However, the player had his heart set on joining Real Madrid in the past.

According to additional information, PSG’s agents are attempting to increase interest in Mbappe from other teams, despite the fact that no team would be able to match Al Hilal’s record-breaking offer, which is about €80 million (£69 million) higher than the current transfer record.

However, as they get ready to split ways with Mbappe, PSG wants to make sure they “leave no stone unturned.”

Since they can agree to sign Mbappe on a pre-contract deal in six months, Real Madrid has kept their cards close to their chest up to this point. They now have to observe as Al Hilal try to convince him that a move to Saudi Arabia, at least in the near term, is in his best interests.

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Kalidou Koulibaly has explained the reasoning behind his decision to quit Chelsea after only one season to join Al-Hilal.

The dominating Senegalese centre-half has joined the flight from Europe to the Middle East, heading to Saudi Arabia for £20 million ($25 million). He will be working on a lucrative deal at Al-Hilal and feels that he has chosen the greatest option for himself and his family.

 Koulibaly has told Corriere dello Sport: “I am happy with my decisions for many reasons. I am Muslin and I land in the right country. I am happy to play in a league that is evolving and I hope I can help Saudi Arabia and Al-Hilal write history in sports and this contract is really important.

I can help my family live well, my parents and cousins, and sustain the social activities of my NGO in Senegal: Capitane du Coeur. We started with constructing a paediatric clinic in the village where my parents were born and married. It’s called Ngano.”

When Koulibaly left Napoli for Chelsea in 2022, he was considered one of the best defenders in the world, but he only made 32 appearances with the Blues.

He claims to have no regrets and added on his time in England: “I had no guarantees to get regular playing time [at Chelsea], I was always professional but I don’t like to sit on the bench doing nothing. I prefer a place where I am wanted and at the centre of the project and can be an example for young players. The Premier League is fantastic and there are great players.

They expected the Koulibaly of Napoli, but I think my season was not so bad. I needed time and in one year I couldn’t prove what I wanted because of the coach’s and club’s choices. I am happy with what I learned about my limits, my family and my kids. My time had come and I had to make a decision. My team-mates sent me so many messages, they are all sorry, but I have to prepare for the Afcon. It’s the most important thing for me, Senegal want to win again, but it won’t be easy.”

Koulibaly is the squad captain for Senegal, who won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and will begin defending their title in January 2024.

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