Neymar received a lavish welcome that included a large hologram of his face in the sky on his Al-Hilal unveiling.
The superstar announced last week that he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain for the Saudi Arabian giants.
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Neymar was unveiled to 60,000 spectators at the King Fahd International Stadium, Al-Hilal’s home ground.
The Brazilian was celebrated and welcomed by the fans with a facial hologram which was lit up into the sky.
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According to the Sun, a massive hologram of Neymar's Fifa card illuminated the night sky as fans lit up the pitch with their flashlights.
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After that, a breathtaking drone display featuring Neymar's face that could be seen from outside the stadium took its place.
As Neymar made his way out to the centre circle and waved to the crowd, his recognizable number 10 was displayed on the field.
The Brazilian came out, beaming and high-fiving the mascots as the audience clapped for him.
Then came a tremendous pyrotechnic show, with rockets and flames generating a fantastic atmosphere that left the forward-looking somewhat perplexed.
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Neymar mobbed by fans on Al-Hilal arrival
Neymar arrived in Saudi Arabia to finalise his transfer to Al-Hilal and was surrounded by fans who welcomed him.
Neymar was greeted by a second hologram that said, "Neymar is blue," as he entered the stadium.
The signing of Neymar is a significant occasion for the entire city of Riyadh since banners have been unveiled all over the place.