1.FC Köln signs Gil Neves from Benfica on long-term contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
1.FC Köln has officially signed 18-year-old attacker Gil Neves from Benfica Lisbon, confirmed on August 7. The transfer includes a reported six-figure fee, and Benfica has secured a sell-on clause. Neves played for Benfica's U-23 team in both the Portuguese youth league and the UEFA Youth League. At Köln, he will initially train with the first team while gaining experience in the Regionalliga. Technical Director Lukas Berg expressed enthusiasm about Neves's potential and commitment to the club.
- •Gil Neves transfers from Benfica to 1.FC Köln.
- •The transfer fee is reportedly a six-figure sum.
- •Neves played for Benfica's U-23 team before the transfer.
- •He will initially train with Köln's first team.
- •Köln aims to integrate Neves while ensuring he gains match experience.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Official: 1.FC Köln sign promising Benfica gem Gil Neves
"As officially confirmed this morning, Friday 7 August, 1.FC Köln have secured the services of attacking talent Gil Neves.The 18-year-old is transferring from Benfica Lisbon to the Cathedral City and ...
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