Pedro Neto
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Portugal €65m
Key Facts
Date of birth: 09.03.2000
Nationality: Portugal
Current club: Chelsea FC
Position: Right Winger
Height: 1.74m
Current market value: €65m
Represented by: Gestifute
Main agent: Jorge Mendes
Reported salary: £8.32m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2031
About
Pedro Neto is a Portuguese winger who plays for Chelsea FC and the Portugal national team. A quick, direct and technically gifted attacker, he is known for his acceleration, progressive ball carrying and ability to create opportunities from either side of the pitch.
Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 after establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wide players. He has primarily operated from the right wing for Chelsea, although his ability to use both flanks gives the team greater tactical flexibility.
His senior career began in Portugal with Braga before a brief period at Lazio and a permanent move to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Despite several injury interruptions during his time at Wolves, Neto’s creativity and explosiveness earned him a major transfer to Stamford Bridge.
At international level, Neto represented Portugal across several youth categories before making his senior debut in 2020. He has since become a regular member of the national-team squad and has represented Portugal at major international tournaments.
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 Neto since: His early senior career in Portuguese football
Also represents: Lamine Yamal, Vitinha, João Neves, Rúben Dias and Bernardo Silva
Related agency page: Gestifute
Neto is represented by Gestifute, the international football agency founded by Jorge Mendes. The agency has supported his progression from Portuguese academy football into Serie A and the Premier League.
Mendes and his team were involved in Neto’s moves to Lazio, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea. Their work covers contract negotiations, transfer strategy, commercial partnerships and long-term career planning.
Gestifute represents a significant group of leading Portuguese players and maintains strong relationships with clubs across England, Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.
Career timeline
Early development: Began playing football with Vianense
2013: Joined Braga’s academy
May 2017: Made his senior debut for Braga
May 2017: Scored on his Primeira Liga debut
August 2017: Joined Lazio on an initial loan arrangement
2017–2019: Developed within Lazio’s first-team environment
August 2019: Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
August 2019: Scored on his Wolves debut in European competition
2019/20: Established himself as a regular Premier League player
November 2020: Made his senior international debut for Portugal
November 2020: Scored on his Portugal debut
2020/21: Developed into one of Wolves’ leading attacking players
April 2021: Sustained a serious knee injury
2022: Returned to competitive football following rehabilitation
2023/24: Produced one of his most creative Premier League seasons
August 2024: Joined Chelsea
2024: Represented Portugal at UEFA Euro 2024
2024/25: Became an important member of Chelsea’s attacking rotation
2025: Helped Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League
2025: Helped Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup
2025/26: Continued as a regular attacking option for Chelsea and Portugal
Transfer history
2013 – Vianense to Braga academy – Youth transfer
2017 – Braga academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2017 – Braga to Lazio – Two-year loan with a permanent purchase arrangement
2019 – Braga to Lazio – Permanent transfer completed
2019 – Lazio to Wolverhampton Wanderers – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €18m
2022 – Wolverhampton Wanderers contract extension – New long-term agreement until 2027
2024 – Wolverhampton Wanderers to Chelsea – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €60m including potential add-ons – Contract until June 2031
Neto spent five seasons at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he developed into an established Premier League winger. His performances attracted interest from several leading English clubs despite injury problems limiting his availability during parts of his Wolves career.
Chelsea secured Neto on a seven-year contract in 2024, underlining the club’s belief in his long-term value and ability to contribute across multiple attacking positions.
Playing profile
Neto is primarily a right winger but can also operate from the left, as an attacking midfielder or as a second forward. His versatility allows him to change sides during matches and attack different defensive weaknesses.
As a left-footed player starting from the right, Neto can move inside towards goal, combine with central attackers or deliver crosses with his stronger foot. From the left, he is more likely to attack the outside of a defender and create through low deliveries or cutbacks.
His defining physical quality is his acceleration. Neto can create separation within the first few metres and is particularly dangerous when receiving possession with space ahead of him.
He is an effective progressive carrier who can move the ball over long distances during transitions. His close control at speed allows him to advance attacks without needing immediate support from teammates.
Neto also possesses strong creative qualities. He can deliver crosses from wide positions, play passes behind the defensive line and create opportunities after moving into central areas.
Without the ball, he contributes through pressing and recovery runs. His work rate allows him to support his full-back and react quickly when possession is lost.
Recurring injuries have interrupted parts of his career, but when fully fit, Neto offers a valuable combination of speed, creativity, versatility and Premier League experience.
Key strengths
Explosive acceleration
Progressive ball carrying
One-on-one dribbling
Ability to play on either wing
Crossing and cutbacks
Chance creation
Counter-attacking threat
Close control at speed
Movement behind defensive lines
Left-footed shooting
High pressing intensity
Positional versatility
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