Top European Footballer Set For Record Saudi Transfer Despite FC Barcelona Interest

• Ruben Neves, a Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, is poised to join Saudi club Al-Hilal for €55 million ($60 million), a record for the Saudi league.
• Neves was previously a target of La Liga giants FC Barcelona, but they could not match Al-Hilal's offer.
• The 23-year-old Neves is represented by super agent Jorge Mendes, who helped broker the deal with Al-Hilal.
• Al-Hilal's signing of Neves, during his prime, is a major statement of intent and signals the growing ambition of Saudi football.
• The Neves deal comes after Al-Hilal failed in an audacious attempt to sign Lionel Messi for €500 million ($548 million) per season.

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