Ruben Neves Joins Al-Hilal: Ruben Neves the Wolverhampton Wanderers captain, and Portugal midfielder, has joined Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. The transfer fee of £47 million or $59.7 million is a new record for Wolves in the English Premier League.
Ruben Neves Joins Al-Hilal
- The fee is a record for English Premier League team Wolves.
- Ruben Neves is joined Al-Hilal. He is the latest high-profile player to move to Saudi Arabia. Before Ruben Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian football teams.
- Neves scored 30 goals in 253 appearances during six seasons with Wolves.
- He was part of the Wolves team which won the Championship second-tier title in 2018.
- Sporting director Matt Hobbs said Neves was “the embodiment of everything you look for when trying to bring players into a football club.”
Emotional Farewell to Ruben Neves
- In a video shared on Wolves‘ Twitter account, Neves expressed his emotions and gratitude for his time at the club.
- He reminisced about the countless memories he made during his six seasons with the Wolves, scoring 30 goals in 253 appearances.
Praise from Sporting Director
Matt Hobbs, the sporting director of Wolves, praised Neves as a leader, humble man, and exceptionally talented footballer. Neves played a main role in Wolves to new heights. He is the best-ever player for them.
Conclusion
Ruben Neves joined Al-Hilal. The deal was done for a record-breaking fee of £47 million. Neves is remembered fondly at Wolves, and he leaves with the best wishes for his future endeavors.
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