The fact that Neymar has arrived in Saudi Arabia on Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal’s private plane has garnered him immediate attention.

Saturday, Neymar tweeted, “I’m in Saudi Arabia,” signaling his arrival in the Middle East to play for Al Hilal, the club that pursued Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the summer transfer market.

The former PSG striker was welcomed by scores of supporters on a lavish vacation after being called up to the Brazil team to join the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.

A Boeing 747 and Neymar strike a stance.

Images of the $97 million player’s jet landing at his new club went viral on social media. He was a fellow traveler aboard Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal’s personal Boeing 747.

The Brazilian daily Lance reports that the jet can hold up to 400 passengers over its two levels, and that it also features a private event space outfitted with leather seats, wooden tables, and soft upholstery. Tables and seats for a bigger group as well as a bar are available in a separate meeting area. There is a bedroom on board the plane.

Neymar’s journey begins in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Short videos feature Neymar posing in front of a huge jet belonging to a prominent Saudi Arabian official. Investments in Apple, Twitter, Lyft, GM, Citygroup, 21st Century Fox, the Four Seasons hotel chain, the George V Hotel in Paris, the Savoy Hotel in London, as well as real estate and satellite TV, have helped Al-Waleed bin Talal amass a fortune of more than $18 billion, according to Forbes magazine.

Neymar has been greeted with open arms by his new team.

Neymar deplaned on Friday evening. To his adoring admirers, he gave off a cheerful vibe. The striker started his journey in the blue and white shirt of the squad that had just lost the Arab Club Championship final against Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr, his opponent wearing a scarf around his neck. The club official gave him a bouquet of flowers, and he signed autographs for a few eager supporters.