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Rúben Neves is the next prominent player to join Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese leaves Wolverhampton Wanderers after six years and joins Al-Hilal SFC. He sets records on both sides.
According to reports, 55 million euros are due for the 26-year-old midfielder, which as of this summer is only surpassed by the transfers of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid and Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea. At the “Wolves” Neves has become the most expensive sale in the club’s history and in the Saudi Pro League has never been more spent on a purchase in terms of transfer fee. No other professional has ever been more valuable than Neves, whose market value is estimated at 40 million euros.
Ronaldo on top: Saudi Pro League Most Valuable Players
The 41-time national player signed a contract until 2026 and joins the SPL like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté on July 1st. Both Frenchmen will play for the Al-Ittihad Club in the future. It is only a matter of time before other well-known players move to Saudi Arabia. Rumors are mainly about Chelsea’s sales candidates. Cristiano Ronaldo got the ball rolling when he signed to Al-Nassr FC in January. If the 38-year-old has his way, the SPL “could be among the top five leagues in the world in five years”.
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