Benfica 
Man City 
- 16 July
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: João Neves signs for PSG.
PSG beats Man City to sign João Neves. Benfica accepts their €59.9M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of João Neves moving to Man City.
CONFIRMED: João Neves signs for PSG
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for João Neves's transfer to Man City, as reports suggest a 73% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man City has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as João Neves.
- Man City has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of João Neves (20).
- Man City has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of João 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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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
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Key player as direct competitor (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
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Some better competitors for position (Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP), Mateo Kovacic )
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Rico Lewis, Rodri (Defensive Midfielder, ESP))
Manchester City ahead of Manchester United in Joao Neves chase
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Alternatives of Man City
| 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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72.1
74.2
|
Senne Lynen |
 Werder
|
€9.4M |
|
72.0
80.4
|
André |
 Wolverhampton
|
€40M |
|
71.7
71.7
|
Corentin Tolisso |
 Lyon
|
€7.7M |
|
71.7
72.8
|
Ismaël Bennacer |
 Milan
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€13.7M |
|
71.6
72.0
|
Michel Aebischer |
 Bologna
|
€6.5M |
|
71.3
72.2
|
Aleix García |
 Bayer 04
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€21.2M |
|
71.1
72.0
|
Yves Bissouma |
 Tottenham
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€18.8M |
|
70.9
71.5
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Edson Álvarez |
 West Ham United
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€26.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orkun Kökçü | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Rayan Cherki | 09-06-2025 | Report | |
| Rayan Aït-Nouri | 04-06-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Miloš Kerkez | 20-05-2025 | Report | |
| Tijjani Reijnders | 13-05-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrygo | 10-05-2025 | Report |
João Neves
DM, M (C)
Skill: 68.6
Pot: 87.3
Team
PSG
PSG
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€72.2M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€64.9M – €79.4M
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Who is João Neves?
João Neves (POR) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for PSG. João Neves is 20 years old (2004/09/27) and he is 174cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 87. João Neves has also been used as a holding midfielder and as an advanced playmaker.
João Neves's current transfer value is between €64.9M and €79.4M.
João Neves latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
