Rodrygo wanted to replace Neymar! Al-Hilal make 'super offer' to Real Madrid forward after Brazilian superstar's exit

Al-Hilal have reportedly lodged a 'super offer' for Real Madrid star Rodrygo as they seek to replace expensive flop Neymar.

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• Neymar leaves Al-Hilal for Santos
• Saudi side target Rodrygo as replacement
• Make 'super offer' for Brazilian

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Al-Hilal cut ties with Neymar earlier this week, with the 32-year-old joining Santos instead. Now, Marca reports the Saudi Pro League team have made a 'super offer' to recruit Madrid ace Rodrygo and want to make him one of the best paid players in the division's history.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Neymar's move to Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 ended up being one of the biggest transfer flops of all time. Marca adds the cash-rich Saudi league wants to make Rodrygo the face of Al-Hilal around the world but the 24-year-old wants to succeed at Madrid.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Rodrygo, whose contract with Madrid runs until 2028, has scored 67 goals and bagged 47 assists in 245 appearances in all competitions for the Spanish giants.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  It remains to be seen if Al-Hilal step up their efforts to sign Rodrygo, with the league hoping to make the forward the 'main image' of the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.