New PSG coach Luis Enrique made it clear that Neymar was not in his plans and, courtesy of a transfer fee thought to be more than €80million, the Saudis have helped dig PSG out of a financial hole.

Neymar still has a reputation as a typical flashy winger—a role he often played at Barcelona and continues to occupy with Brazil—but at PSG, his usage in central areas has helped accentuate ...