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Journalist
After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial team of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in Paris.
At 20 years old, Joao Neves is now a PSG player. This summer, the Portuguese was one of four recruits for the capital club, bought for €70 million, including bonus, from Benfica. The midfielder thus joined Luis Enrique’s squad. A coach about whom Neves said everything he thought.
As le10sport.com revealed to you, the PSG was initially not confident about the transfer of Joao Neves due to the fact that Benfica demanded €120M. Finally, the two clubs were able to agree on an amount of €70M, bonus included. At 20 years old, Neves thus left Lisbon and its training club to settle down at Paris.
“A coach who understands football very well”
Joao Neves now evolves under the orders of Luis Enrique. And about the coach of the PSGthe Portuguese confided for Canal+ : « Luis Enrique is a coach who understands football very well. He has a clear idea of how his team should play. With a dynamic, possession-oriented style of play. The ideas he advocates are right for me, for my game and for football ».
“One of the things that brought me to Paris…”
Under the orders of Luis Enrique, Joao Neves benefits from a certain freedom of positioning in midfield. And that’s also what made him sign with PSG : « I like to play in the middle, whatever the position. One of the things that made me come to Paris was the ease of changing positions during the match. Playing in just one position can hinder my development. I think this versatility is good for me and for my development ».
