Portuguese international midfielder Ruben Neves has completed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.
The 26-year-old central midfielder has become a Premier League star playing for Wolves for whom he joined from Portuguese giants Porto back in 2017.
Barca target Neves heads towards Western Asia
Due to his ability to play as a defensive midfield pivot and as a number eight, Neves was tipped to move to Spanish champions Barcelona with Xavi openly stating his admiration of the Portuguese, saying earlier this month, “Neves is a good player… I would take him as well because he’s a quality player. There’s no doubt about that.”
Club captain Neves said a tearful goodbye to the Molineux faithful in Wolves’ final home match of the season after their 1-1 draw against Everton and according to Sky Sports, the midfielder with an eye for goal has completed his $60m transfer today, signing with Al Hilal on a three-year contract.
Al Hilal have finalised a deal to sign Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves for £47m ✍️pic.twitter.com/rLUPDSssNL
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 20, 2023
Neves will join international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and his former manager at Wolves Nuno Espirito Santo in the Saudi Arabian Pro League.
Wolves’ number eight was a second-half substitute for Portugal during his nation’s 3-0 Euro 2024 qualifier win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Lisbon on Saturday, providing an assist for Bruno Fernandes’ first of his two goals.
