After Benfica offered 100 million pounds for “prodigy” Joao Neves, MU agreed to the number the Portuguese team requested.
Although he is only 19 years old, Joao Neves has become one of the most watchable players in the Portuguese national championship. The player born in 2004 is currently the mainstay of Benfica’s midfield.
Since the beginning of the season, Neves has had 1 goal and 1 assist for the home team. Impressive performance also helped this “Morning Star” be called up to the Portuguese team. Football fans in this country call Neves a “prodigy” and predict that this player will be a prominent name in the future.
Neves’s strength lies in his impressive ability to keep the ball and keep pace. Even though he is only 19 years old, Neves plays very calmly. This player’s passing accuracy rate is up to 89%. Neves also possesses surprising speed and strength despite his small size. Neves’ performance has attracted the attention of MU and coach Ten Hag wants to recruit him right in the January transfer window.
Benfica wisely tied Neves down to a contract until 2028 last summer, including a €120m (£103m) buyout clause – just as they did with Enzo Fernandez. They also said they would not sell their “Morning Star” if they did not receive the full 100 million pounds.
According to The Mirror, MU does not mind spending that much money on a potential “young shoot” like Joao Neves. Currently, the “Red Devils” have paid more than 100 million pounds to convince Benfica to release him. With just a nod from Benfica’s board of directors, MU will likely get Neves in January.
