PSG set to sign Joao Neves in record deal

The transfer has been in the pipeline for several months already. Although it was delayed due to SL Benfica's financial demands, the Joao Neves deal is now expected to be finalized in the coming days.

According to A Bola, the 19-year-old midfielder is set to arrive in Paris this Friday. He will undergo a medical examination before signing a contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2029.

The capital club will pay 60 million euros plus 10 million euros in bonuses to secure Joao Neves. In the opposite direction, Renato Sanches will return to his former club on a free loan. Having returned to training on Friday, July 26, Joao Neves is expected to be quickly operational for Luis Enrique.

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PSG set to sign Joao Neves in record deal

The Portuguese player could make his first appearances in the Red & Blue on August 7 and 10 for the two friendly matches before starting the season with the first Ligue 1 match at Le Havre on August 18. PSG's transfer window will see its second signing after Matvey Safonov. As expected, Joao Neves is the subject of an agreement between the capital club and SL Benfica.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old Portuguese is the subject of an agreement between his club, SL Benfica, and Paris Saint-Germain. This agreement will allow the player to make his first transfer and become the most expensive midfielder in PSG's history and the fourth most expensive player.

The operation is expected to be completed for 60 million euros plus 10 million in bonuses. The contract awaiting Joao Neves at PSG is for 5 years, until 2029. While the information is consistent, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna mentions a principle agreement. Meanwhile, Fabrice Hawkins for RMC Sport reports that some details are still being discussed, but Joao Neves is indeed expected to join the capital club.