Key Takeaways:
- Rúben Neves is nearing an agreement to extend his stay with Al-Hilal until June 2028
- Porto’s hopes of re-signing their former player have been dealt a blow by the impending renewal
- Neves has delivered 12 goals and 25 assists in 103 appearances for Al-Hilal
Contract Extension Details
Rúben Neves is on the verge of committing his future to Al-Hilal after positive negotiations between player and club. The Saudi side, managed by Simone Inzaghi, has reportedly reached terms to secure the Portuguese international with a two-year extension to his current deal, which would now run until June 2028. Neves, who made the move from Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Premier League to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of €55 million, had originally been set to see his contract expire at the end of this season. Under those circumstances, he would have been able to negotiate a free transfer in January ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
🚨Après Bounou et Milinković-Savić, Al Hilal va désormais prolonger Ruben Neves ✅🔵
Le contrat du milieu portugais sera renouvelé jusqu’en 2028 et inclut des avantages spéciaux convenus par les 2 parties 💰
🗞️(@ariyadhiah) pic.twitter.com/4Nq3HIKHgM
— SPL 🇸🇦 (@ActuSPL) November 11, 2025
The extended deal will include “special bonuses” negotiated during protracted discussions. An official club statement is anticipated soon, although Neves is currently with the Portuguese national team during the November international break, with his attention directed towards World Cup qualification for 2026.
Porto’s Hopes Set Back
This development represents a setback for Porto. Neves had previously expressed his ambition to return to his boyhood club at some point. However, this renewed agreement means that a return to Portugal will not materialise in the foreseeable future, leaving Porto’s plans and the player’s desire on hold.
Statistics at Al-Hilal and Squad Stability
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | 12 | 25 |
Since his arrival at Al-Hilal, Neves has featured in 103 matches, recording 12 goals and 25 assists, making a significant impact in midfield. His extension follows similar contract renewals for key teammates Sergej Milinković-Savić and goalkeeper Bono, both of whom have committed to the club until 2028. Al-Hilal’s management continues to focus on maintaining its successful core of players as they look to build on recent achievements.
