Neymar: Al-Hilal fans greet new signing at official unveiling

Neymar smiles at his official unveiling as an Al-Hilal player
Neymar has been officially unveiled as an Al-Hilal player after his big-money move from Paris St-Germain

Brazil forward Neymar was greeted by thousands of supporters at his official unveiling as an Al-Hilal player.

Fireworks lit up the night sky at Riyadh's King Fahd International Stadium as the 31-year-old appeared in Al-Hilal's blue kit for the first time.

A drone display also spelled out "Neymar is blue" above the 68,000-capacity venue.

Neymar joined the Saudi Pro League side from Paris St-Germain on Tuesday in a deal worth about £77.6m (90m euros).

The move continues a remarkable summer spending spree by Saudi clubs. Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Jordan Henderson, Ruben Neves, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have all moved to Saudi Arabia, while Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr from Manchester United at the start of the year.

Neymar is expected to make his Al-Hilal debut against Al-Raed on Thursday.

Neymar at his unveiling as an Al-Hilal player on Saturday
Neymar was officially unveiled as an Al-Hilal player on Saturday
Thousands of fans watch Neymar be officially unveiled as an Al-Hilal player
Thousands of fans packed the King Fahd International Stadium to see the Brazil forward in the club's blue kit for the first time
A drone display spelled out "Neymar is blue" at the Brazil forward's official unveiling as an Al-Hilal player
A drone display spelled out "Neymar is blue" above the Riyadh venue
Neymar waves to fans at his official unveiling as an Al-Hilal player
Neymar will reportedly be paid 150m euros (£129.2m) a year in Saudi Arabia
Brazil forward Neymar poses for photographs at his official unveiling as an Al-Hilal player
Neymar's move continues a remarkable summer spending spree by Saudi clubs

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