Benfica 
Man City 
- 14 December
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CONFIRMED: João Neves signs for PSG.
PSG beats Man City to sign João Neves. Benfica accepts their €65.9M offer for the 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 (21).
- 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), Rico Lewis)
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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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73.7
73.7
|
Adrien Rabiot |
 Milan
|
€19.5M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Lucas Paquetá |
 West Ham
|
€62.1M |
|
72.9
88.8
|
Kenan Yıldız |
 Juventus
|
€69.7M |
|
72.4
74.3
|
Maxence Caqueret |
 Como
|
€16.6M |
|
72.2
72.2
|
Takumi Minamino |
 Monaco
|
€12M |
|
72.1
72.1
|
Giovani Lo Celso |
 Real Betis
|
€15.5M |
|
72.0
79.8
|
Carlos Alcaraz |
 Everton
|
€18M |
|
71.9
73.9
|
Joe Willock |
 Newcastle
|
€17.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jadiel Pereira da Gama | 12-12-2025 | Report | |
| Yan Diomande | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Elliot Anderson | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Mendoza | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 12-11-2025 | Report | |
| Karl Etta Eyong | 31-10-2025 | Report | |
| Said El Mala | 27-10-2025 | Report |
João Neves
M (C)
Skill: 70.1
Pot: 86.1
Team
PSG
PSG
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€71.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€64.2M – €78.5M
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Who is João Neves?
João Neves (POR) is a an advanced playmaker and currently plays for PSG. João Neves is 21 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 box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
João Neves's current transfer value is between €64.2M and €78.5M.
João Neves latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
