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Al-Hilal midfield leader Ruben Neves put an end to rumors about his possible return to Europe. According to the authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano, the 28-year-old Portuguese signed a new agreement with the Saudi giant.

The football player’s new contract is designed for a long term – until June 2029. Despite active interest from European clubs, who tried to return the star midfielder to one of the leading championships, Neves made a firm decision to stay. According to the source, the key factor was the player’s belief in Al-Hilal’s long-term project and his role in it.

It will be recalled that Ruben Neves moved to Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023 from the English club Wolverhampton and since then has become a key figure in the team, helping it to dominate the domestic arena.