‘I wasn’t happy in Paris, I was upset with how the fans treated me’

After six years in Paris, Neymar decided in August 2023 to leave Paris Saint-Germain and say the big “yes” to Al Hilal, moving to Saudi Arabia.

Speaking to RMC the Brazilian revealed that they have not been happy at the Parisians lately, likening his situation to that of Lionel Messi.

“I decided to leave Paris and this offer came to go to Al Hilal. I wasn’t happy there at Paris. The club and the manager no longer relied on me.

They had already discussed it with me, so I had to make a decision. And I liked Al Hilal’s offer. I got to know the club, the local culture and the league. I was very surprised by the reception here and the kindness of the fans.

The league is growing, so is our team, and my family and I are confident that we made the right decision.

The first year in Paris was wonderful. I was very well received by the French and the fans. The last two or three years were not the same, the way they treated me was not good, the same happened with Messi.

As far as I’m concerned, it was unfair because I always gave everything on the pitch, I don’t hold a grudge, but I was a bit upset with the way the fans treated me, especially when they came to my house, when they wanted to break into my house, insult me ​​or beat me.

They overdid it. They stopped respecting me, while I always respect them. It was a really complicated situation. In the end I was upset with the way I was treated, but it’s over now”

I respect Paris and will always support her. I have no malice against the club, just some of its leaders and some of its supporters.

But that is a thing of the past. This is the club where I have spent most of my career, I have experienced great moments, but also some sad moments, andMy relationship with the fans is one of the sad times, unfortunately.

But athletically speaking it was the best football I have ever played. So I’m happy and I have a clear conscience.”