João Neves, PSG’s new acquisition from Benfica, has made a sensational start to his career in Paris. The 19-year-old midfielder has already recorded four assists in his first two Ligue 1 appearances, validating PSG’s €60 million investment. Despite keen interest from Premier League clubs, PSG managed to secure Neves, who was their top target throughout the transfer window.
- João Neves transferred from Benfica to PSG on August 5, 2024, for a fee of €60 million plus add-ons.
- Neves has already recorded four assists in his first two Ligue 1 appearances.
- His early performances have showcased his on-field talents and ability to bond with teammates.
Transfer Details and Statistics
João Neves transferred from Benfica to PSG on August 5, 2024, for a fee of €60 million plus add-ons. His early statistics for the 2024/2025 season are impressive:
- Appearances: 2 (Ligue 1)
- Minutes Played: 113
- Goals: 0
- Assists: 4
- Pass Accuracy: 92.0%
- Successful Long Balls: 5 (100% accuracy)
- Chances Created: 6
- Tackles Won: 2 (50% success rate)
- Duels Won: 8 (72.7% success rate)
- Aerial Duels Won: 2 (100% success rate)
- Interceptions: 1
- Fouls Committed: 3
- Recoveries: 3
🔴🔵🧞♂️ Two games, four assists for João Neves.
Fantastic piece of business for PSG for €60m plus add-ons, as João has always been their top target despite PL clubs also keen.
João has also had very positive impact with his teammates in dressing room. https://t.co/uy7NRcREPc
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 03, 2023
Career Overview and Achievements
Before joining PSG, Neves had an illustrious career at Benfica and with the Portugal national teams:
- Benfica (2022-2024):
- Appearances: 50
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 6
- Pass Accuracy: 87.9%
- Tackles Won: 47.2%
- Duels Won: 58.5%
- Aerial Duels Won: 58.3%
- Interceptions: 55
- Recoveries: 395
- National Team Career:
- Portugal Senior Team: 9 caps
- Portugal U21: 6 caps, 1 goal
- Portugal U19: 17 caps, 3 goals
- Honors and Achievements:
- Primeira Liga Champion: 2022-2023
- Super Cup Winner: 2023-2024
- UEFA Youth League Winner: 2021-2022
- U20 Intercontinental Cup Winner: 2022
Additional Context and Strategic Implications
The transfer of João Neves is part of a broader strategic overhaul at PSG, influenced by recent events such as Gonçalo Ramos’ injury, which forced the club to rethink their transfer strategy. This context underscores the importance of Neves’ acquisition in bolstering the team’s midfield options. Additionally, PSG’s management of young talents, as seen in the interest surrounding Ismaël Gharbi, highlights the club’s commitment to nurturing future stars.
For further details on PSG’s strategic moves, you can read about Gonçalo Ramos’ injury and its implications here and the interest in Ismaël Gharbi here.
João Neves’ early contributions and positive influence bode well for PSG’s ambitions this season. His integration into the team is a testament to both his talent and the club’s strategic planning.
