Wolves CONFIRM Neves departure in club record £47million move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the departure of Ruben Neves to Al-Hilal for a club record fee of £47million.

The Portugal midfielder penned an emotional farewell video as he teared up as he said goodbye to the club that he spent six years with.

‘Wolves. Six seasons, 253 games, champions of the Championship, five years of Premier League football, an FA Cup semi-final, our European adventure and some huge wins. 30 goals, 13 assists and thousands of memories to last forever. 

‘What an unbelievable journey. I’ve worked with so many amazing people along the way. From the kitman to the kitchen staff, ground staff to the board members. From the physios to coaches, technical staff. A big thank you to every single person I had the chance to work with.

‘Every single moment was unforgettable. To all the players who were part of the club during the last six years, you are friends for life. The way we protected the badge was incredible.’

The 26-year-old broke down several times in an emotional farewell video to Wolves fans

 ‘The way we worked together. The way we fought for the club. What we achieved and all the moments we spent together, unbelievable.’

Neves was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with it now being confirmed as Wolves get a club record fee for the 26-year-old, who only had a year remaining on his current deal.

The then-captain continued as he fought back the tears to say: ‘With a team spirit that I’ve never experienced before. And then to become the captain for the final year made me so proud. 

‘Thank you guys, what we did will be in the club history forever.’ 

Neves broke down into tears as he struggled to get his words out as the 26-year-old continued the thank the fans.

Neves was named Wolves captain at the beginning of last season and wore the armband

The midfielder is the club’s record sale as he moves to Al-Hilal and the Saudi Pro League

Neves fought back the tears as he thanked the Wolves fans for their support over the last years

‘I cannot thank you enough for the welcome,’ he said. ‘I cannot thank you enough for the way you treat me and mainly for the way adopted my family as your own.

‘The way you support the team is unreal. I was surprised when I came at the start of the Championship season. Now I will be one of you, a massive fan for life.

‘It really feels like home here. We will never, ever forget you.’ 

The Portugal star, who is Saudi-bound, continued to reflect on the last years of his life as he said: ‘Six years is a long time. My kids grew up in Wolverhampton, they were so happy here.

‘Me and my lovely wife will never forget the time we had here as a family. I hope we can keep this connection. I’ll leave as a player but I’ll always be a wolf no matter what.

‘Thank you for everything and I’ll see you in South Bank one day.

‘Wolves ay we. Your captain, Ruben Neves.’