Transfer news·Benfica·Updated 1 NovRumoured

Benfica close in on Jose Neto deal

Jose Neto→Benfica

80%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

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Reported fee

Reports

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J. Neto

Center Back · Portugal · 17 yrs

46.3

Rating

3.8

Season

8.5

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubBenfica B→LeagueSegunda Liga→

A J. Neto move to Benfica is gathering pace — 1 report describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by A Bola, putting it at roughly 80% to complete.

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Story log

1 NovStory opened — 7 sources (A Bola, Glorioso1904, OneFootball, A Bola — squad/ray-ox article (Portuguese sports daily))

What the reports say

1 of 7 cite concrete progress1 cite a named / official source

Benfica have renewed the contract of young centre-back Ricardo Neto (Benfica youth) — he signed a new deal with the club. — A Bola
Match / game report and commentary: José Neto featured and is being given minutes with Benfica B to gain rhythm under the club's development plan. — A Bola — 'Anísio e José Neto: um passo atrás para dar dois em frente' (feature on youngsters' development)
Benfica's squad changes analysis notes José Neto is competing for left-back minutes but faces increased competition (Dahl, El Karouani), and is being managed between first team and B for development. — A Bola — squad/ray-ox article (Portuguese sports daily)
Benfica B match report / local coverage: Anísio Cabral and José Neto gaining match rhythm with Benfica B as part of plan to keep them sharp for possible first-team use. — poste.pt

Squad depthScout's view · Central defender

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Rating

Season

8.5

Value index

1g 0a

in 13 apps · Segunda Liga

J. Neto is a 17-year-old central defender at Benfica B, rated 49.8 overall by Field Insider's model. A teenage prospect, he has been a fringe squad member this season (26.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.43 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Neto.

Also this season: 2 apps, 0g at Benfica.

The fitAt Benfica (Primeira Liga), his Rating of 46 would rank 23rd of 29 in the current squad (squad average 57).

The report at a glance

Benfica close in on Jose Neto deal — Field Insider report card

7 Reports

AA Bola
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 82%
Benfica have renewed the contract of young centre-back Ricardo Neto (Benfica youth) — he signed a new deal with the club.
Benfica have renewed the contract of young centre-back Ricardo Neto (Benfica youth) — he signed a new deal with the club.
1 NovRead full article →
AA Bola — 'Anísio e José Neto: um passo atrás para dar dois em frente' (feature on youngsters' development)
Trusted 75%
Match / game report and commentary: José Neto featured and is being given minutes with Benfica B to gain rhythm under the club's development plan.
Match / game report and commentary: José Neto featured and is being given minutes with Benfica B to gain rhythm under the club's development plan.
13 OctRead full article →
AA Bola — squad/ray-ox article (Portuguese sports daily)
Trusted 75%
Benfica's squad changes analysis notes José Neto is competing for left-back minutes but faces increased competition (Dahl, El Karouani), and is being managed between first team and B for development.
Benfica's squad changes analysis notes José Neto is competing for left-back minutes but faces increased competition (Dahl, El Karouani), and is being managed between first team and B for development.
3 SeptRead full article →
Pposte.pt
Mixed 50%
Benfica B match report / local coverage: Anísio Cabral and José Neto gaining match rhythm with Benfica B as part of plan to keep them sharp for possible first-team use.
Benfica B match report / local coverage: Anísio Cabral and José Neto gaining match rhythm with Benfica B as part of plan to keep them sharp for possible first-team use.
1 NovRead full article →
GGlorioso1904
Mixed 50%
Marco Silva has instructed that José Neto will play with Benfica B after Souffian El Karouani's arrival reduced his immediate first-team opportunities.
Marco Silva has instructed that José Neto will play with Benfica B after Souffian El Karouani's arrival reduced his immediate first-team opportunities.
3 SeptRead full article →
OOneFootball
Mixed 50%
Marco Silva has moved José Neto to the B team following the arrival of El Karouani, with Neto to continue developing and get minutes with the B side.
Marco Silva has moved José Neto to the B team following the arrival of El Karouani, with Neto to continue developing and get minutes with the B side.
3 SeptRead full article →
TThe Glorious Eagles (fan site / blog)
Mixed 50%
Blog/analysis coverage states Benfica is relying on youth prospect José Neto as left-back backup and notes his movement between B and first-team duties after summer signings.
Blog/analysis coverage states Benfica is relying on youth prospect José Neto as left-back backup and notes his movement between B and first-team duties after summer signings.
3 SeptRead full article →