Neves is regarded as one of the best midfield prospects in European football after a successful campaign for Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Benfica inserted a release clause of more than £100m in the midfielders contract looking to emulate the financial success of Enzo Fernandez move to Chelsea in January of 2023.
PSG have agreed a fee of close to £70m with Benfica in a deal that will also see former Benfica and Golden Boy winner Renato Sanches returning to the club he found the best form of his career.
???? Key hours ahead for Paris Saint-Germain to formally seal João Neves deal!
Agreement almost done since last week, one more meeting will take place to sort details for fee around €70m.
Renato Sanches will go to Benfica.
It had to be this week and this remains PSG plan. pic.twitter.com/7xEZMvTSoa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2024
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