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Recruited this summer for €60M, excluding bonuses, Joao Neves has had a promising start to the season under the orders of Luis Enrique already won over by the qualities of his new player. A situation which does not surprise Rafik Guitane who faced the Portuguese midfielder last season.
This summer, the PSG very quickly erected Joao Neves as absolute priority. The midfielder of Benfica thus landed for €60M, to which could be added €10M in bonuses. The Portuguese international’s start to the season has been generally successful, which is not surprising. Rafik Guitaneattacking midfielder Bragawho faced Neves last season.
Guitane impressed by Neves
« He is difficult to go one-on-one, he never gives up. He’s toned, he’s there, trying to catch you. He’s not afraid of contact, even if you’re two meters tall », he says in the columns of THE TEAM.
“Tactically it’s very strong”
Vasco Seabraex-coach d’Estorilalso praised Joao Neves : « He always seeks to occupy areas to balance the team. He has a science of space, he has the speed to anticipate where the game is going to go, tactically he is very strong. »
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