Once the departure is confirmed Alvaro Fernandez of pomegranate to set the course for Benfica, the rumors started. He Manchester Unitedthe club that owns the rights to the Spanish Under-21 international, will have preferential rights over the youngster. João Nevesthey taught from England.
No preference, no negotiation
Something that the incarnate club itself has been responsible for the specific rejection, where the midfielder has a contract until 2028. “Benfica rejects having any right of preference over its player Joao Neves. In any “At the moment Benfica has not spoken to Manchester United or any other club about the youth player – nor does it intend to do so -, so any information pointing in the other direction is false,” said Benfica by official statement.
In this way, the eagles want to deny any rumors surrounding their young pearl, only 19 years old. Despite his young age, João Neves He was fully established in the eleven of the Benfiquista coach, Roger Schmidtsince the end of last season.
In the present, which has already begun with an unmistakable sign, the one from Tavira has completely played everything. 17 League matches played so far, six Champions League matches, three Taça de Portugal matches, two Allianz Cup matches – the Portuguese League Cup – and the Super Cup match against Portoin the summer.
Completely international
29 games, 26 of them as a starter, where João Neves He scored a goal, his second in the first team Benfica, and two assists. Some figures that, in addition to putting him in the orbit of some greats from the old continent, caused the coach of Portugal, Robert Martinezmade his senior team debut in October, in a 0-5 match Bosnia and Herzegovina to Zenica.
Source: La Verdad
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