Ruben Neves Extends with Al Hilal as the Symphony Plays On

Neves signs extension with Al Hilal

Portuguese star Ruben Neves has long been linked with Europe’s biggest clubs.

Al Hilal has sealed the fate of the Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves after weeks of speculation about his future.

The club confirmed on X today that Neves has signed an extension through June 2029.

Al Hilal shared a video in which Neves’s performances are likened to Mozart’s symphonies, captioning it: "Neves’s Symphony continues with Asia’s giant."

Rumors aside, the numbers tell the story

Neves’s future has repeatedly been tied to European clubs, most notably Real Madrid, who are seeking midfield leaders to fill the gap after Toni Kroos’s retirement and Luka Modrić’s departure.

Neves has been a key piece of the squad since joining in the 2023 summer window.

This season he has appeared 24 times in all competitions, contributing 15 goals and assists (9 goals and 6 assists).

Since arriving from Wolverhampton, he has played 115 matches, scoring 18 times and laying on 30 assists.

Punchline: If football contracts had a chorus, this one would be Mozart-level crescendos.

Punchline 2: Al Hilal’s playlist just added another symphony—now please queue the encore, maestro Neves.