Portuguese International Ruben Neves has admitted that he would want to play for La Liga giants FC Barcelona if the chance arrives.
Ruben Neves joined the academy of Porto at a very early age. The midfielder then graduated from the Porto academy and was promoted to the senior team.
After his promotion, Neves became the youngest Porto player to score a goal in the Primera Liga. He soon became one of the mainstays for the Porto team. Neves played three seasons for the Portuguese giants before moving to Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neves then helped the Wolves to reach the English Premier League by winning the Championship. The next season he made his debut in EPL. Neves is currently the captain of the Wolverhampton Wanderers and has made over 200 appearances for the club.
Ruben Neves speaks on Barcelona rumours
Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves has reportedly been in talks with La Liga giants Barcelona for a move in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Barcelona are all set to lose their club captain Sergio Busquets at the end of this season. Hence they are looking at multiple options to replace the veteran midfielder.
Ruben Neves is currently a leading candidate for that role. And recently when asked about a possible transfer to Barcelona, Neves made his stance clear.
“Who wouldn’t want to try Barcelona? I think it’s a common question for all players,” said Ruben Neves.
He further added, “It’s one of the biggest clubs in the world. Of course, it’s always a privilege for me to be associated with clubs of this calibre.”
Now Barcelona reportedly tried to sign the midfielder in the last summer transfer window itself. However, the Wolves’ asking price was too much for the Catalans.
According to reports, The Catalan Giants will once try to rope in the defensive midfielder the next summer. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has a very good relationship with Neves agent Jorge Mendes. It has been understood that this can be a key factor in his signing.
Meanwhile, English Premier League club Arsenal also tried to get the services of Ruben Neves. But similar to Barcelona, they were reluctant to pay the amount Wolves wanted. But Arteta’s team will again look to sign the midfielder in the upcoming summer.
Neves is currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite the captain doing his bit, the Wolves are struggling at the eighteenth position in the table. They are looking like favourites for getting relegated which is another reason Neves will surely move out of the club the next summer.
