Joao Neves
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Portugal €140mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 27.09.2004
Nationality: Portugal
Current club: Paris Saint-Germain
Position: Central Midfielder
Height: 1.71m
Current market value: €140m
Represented by: Gestifute
Main agent: Jorge Mendes
Reported salary: €9.1m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2029
About
João Neves is a Portuguese central midfielder who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. A technically secure and tactically intelligent player, he is known for his energy, press resistance, positional awareness and ability to influence every phase of a match.
Neves developed through Benfica’s academy before establishing himself in the club’s senior team. His performances in Portugal quickly attracted attention from Europe’s leading clubs, and PSG signed him in 2024 as part of its long-term midfield rebuild.
He made an immediate impact in Paris, combining naturally with Vitinha and providing intensity, balance and technical quality in central areas. Neves became an important part of the PSG team that won the club’s first UEFA Champions League title in 2025.
At international level, Neves progressed through Portugal’s youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. He has since become a regular member of the national-team squad and was part of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League-winning team in 2025.
Representation
Agency: Gestifute
Main representative: Jorge Mendes
Agency founder: Jorge Mendes
Headquarters: Portugal
Jurisdiction: Portugal and international markets
FIFA licence status: FIFA-licensed football agent
FA registration: FARA0461
Linked with Neves since: His development and breakthrough period at Benfica
Also represents: Vitinha, Rúben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Lamine Yamal and João Félix
Related agency page: Gestifute
Neves is represented by Gestifute, the football agency founded by Jorge Mendes. The agency has a particularly strong position in Portuguese football and represents numerous players competing across Europe’s leading leagues.
Gestifute supported Neves during his emergence at Benfica and his subsequent transfer to PSG. Its role includes contract negotiations, transfer strategy, commercial management and long-term career planning.
The agency also represents several of Neves’ PSG and Portugal teammates, including Vitinha, giving it a significant presence around both the club and national-team environments.
Career timeline
Early development: Began playing football with Casa Benfica Tavira
2016: Joined Benfica’s academy
2020: Signed his first professional contract with Benfica
2021/22: Helped Benfica win the UEFA Youth League
December 2022: Made his senior debut for Benfica
January 2023: Made his Primeira Liga debut
2022/23: Helped Benfica win the Primeira Liga title
October 2023: Made his senior international debut for Portugal
2023/24: Established himself as one of Benfica’s leading midfielders
2024: Represented Portugal at UEFA Euro 2024
August 2024: Joined Paris Saint-Germain
2024/25: Established himself as a regular member of PSG’s midfield
2025: Helped PSG win Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France
2025: Helped PSG win its first UEFA Champions League title
2025: Helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League
2025/26: Continued as a central figure in PSG’s midfield
Transfer history
2016 – Casa Benfica Tavira to Benfica academy – Youth transfer
2022 – Benfica academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2024 – Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €60m plus up to €10m in add-ons – Contract until June 2029
Neves made fewer than 80 senior appearances for Benfica before completing his move to PSG. His rapid progression reflected the level of maturity and consistency he demonstrated shortly after entering first-team football.
The agreement also included Renato Sanches returning to Benfica on loan as part of the wider negotiations between the two clubs.
Playing profile
Neves is primarily a central midfielder but can operate as a defensive midfielder, number eight or within a double pivot. His tactical awareness and technical security allow him to adapt to different midfield structures.
One of his defining qualities is his intensity. Neves covers large areas of the pitch, presses aggressively and reacts quickly after possession is lost. His energy allows him to contribute defensively while still supporting attacks in advanced areas.
Despite his relatively small frame, he competes strongly in duels. Neves uses his low centre of gravity, anticipation and body positioning to protect possession and challenge physically stronger opponents.
He is highly comfortable receiving under pressure. Neves scans before the ball arrives, positions his body intelligently and can escape opponents through quick turns, short combinations or his first touch.
His passing is generally progressive without being unnecessarily risky. He can circulate possession, break midfield lines and combine in tight spaces while maintaining the structure of his team.
At PSG, Neves frequently exchanges positions with Vitinha and other midfielders. He can drop deeper to support the build-up, move wide to create an overload or advance towards the penalty area when space becomes available.
Key strengths
Press resistance
Tactical intelligence
High work rate
Progressive passing
Ball recovery
Defensive anticipation
Close control
Movement between midfield lines
Combination play
Aggressive pressing
Duelling despite his size
Positional versatility
