The situation is not very good for Lee Kang-in, who is aiming to become a starting member this season.
Spanish media AS reported on Monday that PSG has signed a deal with Neves, adding that the Portuguese player will leave Benfica for the French capital. He will undergo a medical test on Friday and sign the contract until 2029. “The transfer fee is worth 70 million euros, and after weeks of negotiations, PSG has finalized the final details with Benfica,” said Fabrizio Romano, a transfer market expert.
Neves, a Portuguese midfielder born in 2004, has been playing for Benfica since his debut as a professional player. He was also selected for the Portugal national team in October last year, recognizing his potential. He also participated in the recently held Euro 2024 and played 77 minutes in two matches.안전놀이터
Having grown up with Benfica Youth, he played in 55 games since his debut as a pro player last season, and displayed three goals and two assists. He gained strong trust from Coach Roger Schmidt to the extent that he missed only one game last season. Neves has garnered attention from big clubs as a center midfielder of each team as he combines build-up ability and outstanding defense capability. Although he is not tall (174 centimeters), he is not afraid of physical fights, and boasts an 89 percent pass success rate and 6.39 recoveries per game.
If Neves joins, PSG’s midfield is expected to be further strengthened. For Neves’ position, PSG put Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who has the same position, on the release list. Negotiations are currently underway as Manchester United is interested in recruiting Ugarte.
Considering the expensive ransom and the skills he showed last season, Neves is expected to be used as a starting player immediately when he moves to PSG. If Neves occupies one of the three midfielders, existing players, including Lee Kang-in, will have to compete for the remaining two seats. As Vitinha and Warren Zaire Emery are already solidifying their positions as starting players, there is a high possibility that Lee Kang-in will be pushed back as a backup resource. Lee Kang-in can also play as a side winger, but it is equally difficult to be sure whether he will be a starting player. PSG continues to recruit offensive resources for big names such as Jadon Sancho, which in many ways foretells even fiercer competition for Lee Kang-in.