Ruben Neves: Wolves midfielder signs new five-year deal

Last updated on 2 July 2018.From the section Wolves26

Ruben Neves dribbles the ball past an opponent — Ruben Neves (right) was named in the EFL Championship team of the year as he helped Wolves win promotion to the Premier League

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves has signed a new deal with the club, keeping him at Molineux until 2023.

The 21-year-old joined Wolves from Porto last summer for what was a Championship record fee of about £16m.

He helped the club to the title with six goals - all scored from outside the penalty area - and has attracted interest from other clubs.

"Ruben is thoroughly deserving of his new deal," sporting director Kevin Thelwell said.

"He has been an absolutely outstanding addition to the squad since his arrival last summer.

"It is no secret that there has been interest from other clubs, but Ruben is very mature for his age, incredibly level-headed, and loves being a part of the Wolves family."

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Comment posted by BomberBusbridge, at 20:19 2 Jul 2018
@8 fat_micky

I don't think they will go bust. Not after the payout you get from the EPL for next few seasons. Wolves owners are financially stable unlike other clubs. Villa overspent drastically on players no-one wanted and cant get rid of them. Wolves are buying players and extending contracts on players who have a sell on value. I think that's common sense.
Comment posted by detailedcrane, at 22:09 2 Jul 2018
Ruben Neves is better than Paul Pogba, you heard it here first!
From a Wolves fan 😋
Comment posted by Vox Populi, at 22:07 2 Jul 2018
Fantastic news for Wolves, this guy is a top player. Portugal should have taken him in their World Cup squad. Playing second tier football obviously hurt his chances but he's an international quality player. A much better user of the ball than William Carvalho. Their manager was a bit short-sighted, much like Germany/Joachim Low with leaving out Leroy Sane, it's a bit of a head scratcher.
Comment posted by Keepthefaith28, at 21:18 2 Jul 2018
Quality. Should have been in Portugal first 11 but their loss is wolves gain. @8 ... wolves have never been bankrupt so not sure where that comes from?
Comment posted by U16663585, at 20:09 2 Jul 2018
@8. Jealousy strikes again. Who do you support?
Comment posted by Peter, at 19:58 2 Jul 2018
afz123, by the time he is 25 he will be playing for one of the top 4 clubs, Wolves
Comment posted by Sam, at 19:58 2 Jul 2018
A big boost for Wolves. An excellent passer of the ball and protects his defence well. Also scores a cracker too! Will be key in a tricky season for Wolves in the PL.
Comment posted by alfieblake, at 19:47 2 Jul 2018
Wolves will be a strong PL presence with a good spine and the money to boot
Comment posted by ENislam9, at 21:53 2 Jul 2018
Don’t why Portugal didn’t take him.
Comment posted by wolves1992 - save our 606, at 23:04 2 Jul 2018
Neves really has bought into the amazing project we have at Wolves. His attitude is fantastic and I can only hope we keep progressing on the pitch to match his ambition.

Cannot wait for him to show the Premier League a thing or two this season.
Comment posted by Werewolf-Therewolf, at 22:26 2 Jul 2018
Way to go, Ruben.
Comment posted by BomberBusbridge, at 20:05 2 Jul 2018
A great deal for Wolves and a statement of intent. I think they are not merely hoping to avoid relegation but to aim for the top ten. It will be a difficult season but I think it is achievable.
Comment posted by U16663585, at 19:59 2 Jul 2018
He's the best player to grace the Molineux turf in my lifetime. He'll soon establish himself as one of the best midfielders in the PL and also become a pivotal player for Portugal.
Comment posted by TV, at 10:31 3 Jul 2018
Great news for all fans of quality football in the English Premier League.
Comment posted by Michael Lees, at 22:16 2 Jul 2018
Absolutely class player, annoying to watch him play against your team. Excited to see how he does with Wolves in the Prem
Comment posted by Tim, at 19:42 2 Jul 2018
What a player he is, or could be. Obviously has great council as he will do well to develope at Wolves even further where he will get lots of minutes 👏
Comment posted by Deejay, at 19:24 2 Jul 2018
Come on you Wolves!!! 🐺
Comment posted by Geronimo Jones, at 18:13 3 Jul 2018
#14. ENislam9 For the same reason Germany did not take Leroy Sane, and regretted it.

Every lover of football should be relishing the prospect of Neves, Boly, Jota, Coady etc, and the wonderful Nuno really bringing something to the Prem. this season. Bring it on. Wolves aye we....
Comment posted by U16663585, at 22:14 2 Jul 2018
@14, because they went for experience rather than talent.
Comment posted by doubled7, at 20:20 2 Jul 2018
He's in the top 5 PL midfielders already. Brilliant player and great news for Wolves