Wolves 
Barcelona 
- 23 January
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CONFIRMED: Rúben Neves signs for Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal beats Barcelona to sign Rúben Neves. Wolves accepts their €55M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Rúben Neves moving to Barcelona.
CONFIRMED: Rúben Neves signs for Al-Hilal
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Rúben Neves's transfer to Barcelona, as reports suggest a 61% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Barcelona squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Rúben Neves's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Barcelona has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Rúben Neves (28).
- Barcelona has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Rúben Neves.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Frenkie de Jong, İlkay Gündoğan)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Oriol Romeu)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Frenkie de Jong, İlkay Gündoğan)
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Alternatives of Barcelona
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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65.5
65.7
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James Ward-Prowse |
 West Ham
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€7.6M |
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65.1
65.2
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Erick Pulgar |
 Flamengo
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€3.5M |
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65.0
65.0
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Nicolás de la Cruz |
Flamengo
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€12.8M |
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65.0
69.9
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Dan Neil |
 Sunderland
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€9.9M |
|
64.8
74.7
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Hugo Sotelo |
 Celta
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€15.2M |
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64.8
64.8
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Claudinho |
 Al Sadd
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€13.5M |
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64.4
64.4
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Maxime Lopez |
 Paris
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€5.2M |
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64.3
66.1
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Fábio Vieira |
 Hamburg
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€16.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jörgen Strand Larsen | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan Aké | 29-12-2025 | Report | |
| Konstantinos Koulierakis | 27-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marcos Senesi | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| Aleksey Batrakov | 22-12-2025 | Report | |
| Pau Torres | 19-12-2025 | Report | |
| Éderson | 08-12-2025 | Report |
Rúben Neves
DM, M (C)
Skill: 62.8
Pot: 63.4
Team
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 26
ETV
€15.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€13.6M – €16.7M
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Who is Rúben Neves?
Rúben Neves (POR) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Al-Hilal. Rúben Neves is 28 years old (1997/03/13) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Rúben Neves has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
Rúben Neves's current transfer value is between €13.6M and €16.7M. His last transfer was from Wolves to Al-Hilal in 2023. Al-Hilal paid Wolves €55M for Rúben Neves.
Rúben Neves latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
