Transfer news: PSG sign Benfica and Portugal midfielder Neves

Paris Saint-Germain person completed nan signing of highly-rated midfielder Joao Neves from Benfica.

Neves has signed a five-year pinch nan French champions, who person paid a reported €70million (£60m) to onshore nan Portugal international.

The 19-year-old attracted plentifulness of liking from clubs astir Europe aft a hugely awesome 2023-24 campaign.

Making 55 appearances for nan Portuguese outfit, he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists, while he besides made 2 appearances for Portugal astatine Euro 2024.

Manchester United were a cardinal rival to PSG for nan teenager’s signature, pinch nan Eagles reportedly rejecting 2 bids from nan Red Devils.

The woody sees Renato Sanches caput nan different measurement backmost to Benfica connected a season-long loan.

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Neves said: “I’m very proud to beryllium joining Paris Saint-Germain, a very eager club. I’m going to springiness my each to thief my team-mates, to turn astatine this awesome nine and to triumph galore titles.

“We are delighted to invited João Neves to nan Paris Saint-Germain family. Joao is 1 of astir talented players successful Portugal and internationally.

“He was truthful passionate to subordinate Paris Saint-Germain and wished to conflict for nan jersey – which is what we expect of each our players.

“We proceed to build a awesome young squad astatine Paris Saint-Germain – based connected teamwork, talent and corporate tone – which is nan instauration of our club’s awesome future.”