Rúben Neves Joins Al Hilal for €55m

Rúben Neves has joined Al Hilal on a permanent deal from Wolves for a fee of €55m, the club’s record sale.

Rúben Neves
Rúben Neves

The Portuguese midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club, which will keep him at Al Hilal until June 2026.

Neves, who joined Wolves from Porto in 2017, made 220 appearances for the club, scoring 24 goals. He was a key member of the Wolves team that reached the Europa League final in 2020-21.

The 25-year-old’s move to Al Hilal is a major coup for the club, which is one of the richest in the world.

Al Hilal are the current champions of Saudi Arabia and the AFC Champions League.

Neves is the latest high-profile player to join Al Hilal in recent years. The club has also signed the likes of Carlos Eduardo, Odion Ighalo, and Matheus Pereira.

Neves’s arrival is a statement of intent from Al Hilal as they look to compete for major trophies on the domestic and continental stage.

Analysis:

Neves’s move to Al Hilal is a major coup for the club. He is a talented midfielder who has the potential to make a big impact in the Saudi Arabian league and the AFC Champions League.

Neves’s arrival is also a sign of Al Hilal’s ambition. The club is one of the richest in the world and they are looking to compete for major trophies on the domestic and continental stage.

With Neves in their team, Al Hilal will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.

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