Köln agrees to sign Benfica midfielder Gil Neves this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Gil Neves, an 18-year-old midfielder from Benfica, is set to undergo a medical check with Köln on Thursday ahead of a transfer. The Portuguese U18 international is highly rated and currently part of Benfica's U23 squad. A six-figure transfer fee has been reported between the clubs, alongside a significant sell-on clause for Benfica. After the medical, Neves will sign a contract until 2029 and initially play with Köln II in Regionalliga before joining the first team.
- •Neves will undergo a medical check with Köln on August 6.
- •He won the U17 Euros with Portugal last summer.
- •Köln has also shown interest in English players this summer.
- •The transfer includes a significant sell-on clause for Benfica.
- •Neves will initially play for Köln II.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Sky: Köln set to sign Benfica youngster Gil Neves
"Portuguese U18 international Gil Neves is scheduled to undergo his medical check at Köln on Thursday ahead of a summer move. The 18-year-old is a highly-rated midfielder at Benfica, where he is curre...
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