, Jan. 28 -- Hilal announced on Monday that its contract with Brazilian striker Neymar has been terminated by mutual agreement.

Details of the termination were not disclosed. Neymar, once celebrated as one of the world's top players, made only seven appearances for the club, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

The 32-year-old has been out of action since October 2023 due to an ACL injury sustained while playing for Brazil. Despite his limited contributions, Neymar was part of the squad that secured the Saudi Pro League title last season.

His contract with Al-Hilal had been set to run until after this year's FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled for June 15 to July 13 in the United States. The club, in a social media statement, express...