Rúben Neves, the Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United and Portugal national team, has recently been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
The news comes after reports emerged that Rúben is considering leaving Manchester United in order to join his childhood club, Al-Hilal, which is owned by the kingdom's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.
According to the report, Rúben has already held talks with Al-Hilal officials about a potential transfer, but there have been no concrete moves made yet. However, if the deal goes through, it would be a significant departure from the English Premier League for Rúben, who has played for Manchester United since he was just 16 years old.
Rúben has had a successful career at Manchester United so far, making over 200 appearances for the club and contributing to several victories, including the UEFA Champions League title in 2017-18. He has also represented Portugal at various international levels, earning over 50 caps and scoring 9 goals.
However, despite his success at Manchester United, Rúben has expressed interest in returning to his homeland and playing for Al-Hilal. The club has a strong reputation in Saudi Arabia and has won multiple titles in recent years, attracting many top players from Europe.
If the deal does go through, Rúben will face competition from other top players, such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are also interested in joining Al-Hilal. It remains to be seen whether the move will happen or not, but one thing is certain – Rúben's decision to leave Manchester United and play for Al-Hilal will certainly generate much interest and attention in the world of football.