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Neymar set to splash out £7m on six-acre tropical island off the coast of Brazil after Al-Hilal star sees asking price slashed by £3m

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<p>Neymar has had plenty of time for extra-curricular activities after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/neymar-al-hilal-brazil-star-acl-injury/bltb5208933103eb9f9" target="_blank">suffering an ACL injury</a> that's ruled him out for nearly a year, and it seems he's been filling his time by identifying new homes. The Al-Hilal forward is close to buying Japao Private Island, a tropical hideaway located off the port town of Angra dos Reis, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/30879825/neymar-buys-private-island-brazil/" target="_blank">The Sun</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Neymar reportedly became interested in buying the island after its owner knocked the asking price down by more than £3m. The six-acre hideaway features a main villa with two master suits, three sea-view bungalows and a koi fish pond, and can only be reached by boat or helicopter. One visitor wrote in an online review: "The sweeping views of the ocean and the mystical landscape of the island make this an incredibly special place to find some solitude."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Neymar plans to rent the island at a cost of more than £40,000 later this month in a 'test drive', according to Brazilian journalist Leo Dias. The 32-year-old's ex Bruna Marquezine is among those to have stayed on the island in the past.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Neymar's injury hell is nearing an end. The Brazilian recently <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-back-brazilian-superstar-return-al-hilal-training-acl-injury-ex-psg-barcelona-sensation-faces-months-out/blt934d83fc272df2e6#csebf56708d2e4bee8" target="_blank">shared an update of him training</a> alongside his Al-Hilal team-mates, although he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/neymar-comeback-quashed-al-hilal-boss-jorge-jesus-confirms-brazil-superstar-won-t-return-until-new-year/blt949ca504f25115c2" target="_blank">may have to wait to actually return to action</a>. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

Neymar set to splash out £7m on six-acre tropical island off the coast of Brazil after Al-Hilal star sees asking price slashed by £3m | Goal.com

Neymar is reportedly set to purchase his own private island off the coast of Brazil for an eye-watering £7 million.