Ruben Neves Reveals Near Miss Move to Barcelona Before Al-Hilal Switch

Ruben Neves, the talented midfielder, recently disclosed that he was on the brink of a transfer to Barcelona before ultimately deciding to depart from Wolves and join Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Neves, speaking to O Jogo, shed light on the intense speculation surrounding his potential move and revealed that a transfer to Barcelona was almost a reality. He also hinted at interest from Arsenal, another prominent club in the mix.

Ultimately, it was Al-Hilal that secured Neves’ services, paying around £47m to Wolves, a figure that surpassed Barcelona’s reach. Since then, Neves has seamlessly integrated into Al-Hilal, becoming a key player for the team that currently leads the Saudi Pro League table.