Ruben Neves has bid an emotional farewell to Wolverhampton Wanderers as he will get prepared to affix up together with his new teammates at Saudi Professional League facet Al Hilal.
The 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who signed for Wolves from FC Porto in 2017 for a club-record £16 million, scored 30 targets in 253 appearances for the Premier League facet.
He was an important cog for a Wolves staff that went from the Championship to Europa League in two seasons.
However now, he’ll embark on a brand new journey within the Center East with huge spenders Al Hilal, who’ve been linked with strikes for Bernardo Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly and Alvaro Morata this summer time.
Ruben Neves’ six yr keep on the membership has come to an finish.
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— Wolves (@Wolves) June 23, 2023
Forward of his transfer to Saudi Arabia, Neves sat down with the membership’s media staff for one final interview and properly, it was an emotional rollercoaster from begin to end.
As quickly because the midfielder sat down, his eyes began to fill with tears. “Each single second was unforgettable,” he stated. “There aren’t any phrases to explain our dressing room. With a staff spirit that I’ve by no means skilled earlier than.”
You may see the interview in full beneath:
“Everybody at Wolves wish to thank Ruben for all he has executed for the membership all through his six years right here,” Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs stated after the transfer was confirmed.
“Not just for his effort and dedication as a participant, but in addition as an individual off the pitch.
“Ruben is the embodiment of every little thing you search for when attempting to carry gamers right into a soccer membership; a frontrunner, a humble man and an especially proficient footballer who took Wolves to a unique stage.
“He was a part of an awesome period for this membership and can go down as one in all our greatest ever gamers. We’re grateful for every little thing he has executed for Wolves and need him and his household the perfect for the long run.”
Al Hilal quickly confirmed the arrival of Neves with an announcement video on Twitter.
Neves’ determination to affix Al Hilal has been met with criticism, too. Former Liverpool and Spurs striker Peter Crouch says he would not perceive the transfer.
“Participant-wise, you’ll be able to form of perceive it. I don’t perceive the 25-year-old gamers of their prime (going to the SPL),” he advised talkSPORT.
“You’re all the time going to be 10 years away from any league getting began, we’ve seen this earlier than. The one factor with the Saudi scenario is (that) these boys are critical. They did it with the LIV golf, they only didn’t go away.
“I feel that may in all probability be the case with soccer (too). We will’t actually ignore it as a result of it appears prefer it’s taking place, whether or not we prefer it or not. However for gamers, like Neves, 26 years previous to go and play in Saudi… I get it with gamers like (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Karim) Benzema, gamers who’ve achieved every little thing.
“It’s one final payday within the sunshine and you’ll retire. They’ve achieved every little thing they need within the recreation. However these boys at 25 and 26, they’ve the chance to go and win issues. It’s about recollections and legacy. They’re nonetheless going to receives a commission properly, aren’t they?”
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