Paris Saint-Germain could well have found the rare pearl with Joao Neves. The 20-year-old midfielder, who already has the status of a Portuguese international, brings full satisfaction to Luis Enrique given his use since the start of the season. No surprise for Luis Campos since Neves fits perfectly with his trainer's expectations.
In the summer of 2023, the PSG said goodbye to Marco Verratti who left for Al–Arabi in Qatar. For eleven years, The Little Owl as he was nicknamed by supporters of the Paris Saint–Germain set the lawn on fire Princes Park and Europe before bowing out and leaving a void in the midfield of the capital club.
“The coach needed a player of this profile”
Subsequently, the Paris Saint–Germain was able to count on Vitinha for the space of a season. However, the Portuguese international has a slightly more offensive profile than that of the former Italian midfielder. This is why the PSG steering committee decided to bet €70M, including bonus, on João Neves last August. The Portuguese international has, at just 20 years old, already made his mark with the French champion. A logical recruitment completed by Luis Campos as the latter confided to Téléfoot. “The coach needed a player of this profile. It suits him well.”
“We are very happy with his arrival”
The football advisor of PSG however requires patience so that João Neves can be fully regular. However, the capital club does not at all hide its satisfaction at being able to count on Neves. “He is still in an adaptation phase, he has ups and downs and that is normal for a first year in a club like Paris. We are very happy with his arrival.”
