FC Koln Secures Transfer of Gil Neves from Benfica Lisbon

New Midfielder: Gil Neves Joins FC Koln

FC Koln has secured the signing of 18-year-old midfielder Gil Neves from Benfica Lisbon. The young player, who has already been recognized as a promising talent, signed a long-term contract according to club statements. The terms of the deal are valid until 2029, meaning that Neves will be part of the Koln team for at least four years.

Transfer Details and Flexibility

The transfer was predicted by Sky and the ntv-Transfer-Ticker. Koln pays a six-figure release clause while Benfica retains a significant share in any future transfers. Neves is versatile in his positioning and can play as either a second defender (Six) or midfielder (Eight). He also has the ability to operate as an attacking midfielder (Ten).

The Portuguese club is proud of Neves' talents and has trained him intensively over recent years. Now, Koln aims to see the young player fully utilize his abilities in the German Bundesliga system.