Ruben Neves Breaks Silence on Al Hilal Renewal Amid Transfer Rumors
5 January 2026
Ruben Neves on Renewal Amid Transfer Rumors
Portuguese star Ruben Neves, the driving creative force for Al Hilal, spoke about renewing his contract as rumors swirled about a possible exit from the club in the near future.
His deal runs out at the end of this season, which would allow him to sign with any club this summer on a free transfer, if he so chooses.
Speaking on the Dorina program, Neves said the renewal is a personal matter and that he would not publicly discuss it, preferring to keep that file locked away in his own vault.
He added that he gives his absolute best to Al Hilal and, if he remains in the Saudi Pro League, he will wear the crest exclusively and will not defend colors for any other team in the competition.
Saudi outlets had already reported that Al Ittihad entered early talks with Neves' agent to explore a potential move, citing connections in the market.
According to those reports, the club hopes to leverage the agent who also represents his countryman Sergio Conceicao, the coach of Al Ittihad, as well as Danilo Pereira and Fabinho, to persuade the star.
Neves has made 109 appearances for the capital club, scoring 14 goals and providing 25 assists, numbers that underline his value in a league full of rivals.
For now, fans will wait for official confirmation, while social media debates whether shirts or rumors come with better numbers.
Punchline 1: If contract talks were a sniper shot, Neves just hit the bullseye—and somehow kept his sense of humor intact.
Punchline 2: Translation: the only thing clearer than his commitment is the rumor mill sharpening its gears. Stay tuned.
