PSG, Joao Neves why number 87?

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By: Manu Tournoux

It had been in the pipeline for several players and it is now official. This Monday afternoon, Paris Saint-Germain announced on its official website and social networks the signing of Portuguese midfielder João Neves from Benfica.

The Portuguese international signs in the French capital for the next 5 seasons, for the sum of 60 million euros plus 10 million in bonuses. The midfielder will wear the number 87 next season. A number he has worn since his professional debut, because it was the only number available that he liked when he started at Benfica. The 19-year-old player has finally decided to continue with this number with the Parisian club.

João Neves’ first words at PSG

Paris Saint-Germain finally has João Neves. After long weeks of negotiations, the Portuguese finally joins the French club. During an interview given on the club’s official website, the former Benfica player did not hide his joy at having joined the squad of the French Champions.

It is a great source of pride for me to join the Paris Saint Germaina very ambitious club. I will give everything to help my teammates, grow in this fantastic Club and win many titles.

Before continuing: “ The project is fantastic, the club is huge. It is a young club with big goals and I think this way of thinking and trying to make the club stronger with young players is a very good project. It is a club that has big goals, and already has many records.

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