Silence, Suspense, and a Transfer Tale: Will Neves Stay at Al Hilal or Strike for Free?
11 January 2026
Contract talks update
A Saudi media report outlines the latest in Al Hilal's pursuit of renewing Robin Neves, whose contract runs out at the end of the current season.
The Portuguese midfielder has entered the free-agent window, enabling negotiations with other clubs without the club’s input, potentially allowing a free move next summer.
Channel Eight reported that Al Hilal has not yet received a final response from Neves regarding a renewal, marking four weeks of uncertainty.
Officials say the situation is less tense for the Blue Club as management has done everything possible to persuade Neves to extend his stay.
According to the outlet, Neves’s silence may compel the club to wait for his final decision while keeping him through the season’s end.
Neves joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2023 from Wolverhampton and helped steer the side to four titles and a place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
He has appeared 110 times for the club, scoring 15 goals and laying on 26 assists.
Lately, European giants such as Real Madrid and Manchester United have been linked with Neves for the forthcoming summer window.
What’s at stake for Al Hilal
The club’s management remains optimistic, emphasizing their efforts to secure Neves’s future despite the silence from the player.
The unfolding saga raises questions about how long a single negotiation can stretch and what the decision means for the squad planning next season.
Neves’s past contributions since 2023 have cemented his importance to the team, even as the transfer rumors swirl around a potential exit.
With 110 appearances, 15 goals, and 26 assists for Al Hilal, Neves has been a central figure in the club’s recent success.
As the summer window approaches, links to Real Madrid and Manchester United persist, keeping fans and analysts watching every development.
