Portuguese midfielder Rúben Neves, who plays for Al Hilal, is set to conclude his professional journey in the Saudi league at the end of the current season, preparing for a return to the English Premier League.

Al Hilal faces a clear challenge in renewing Neves' contract, as it is difficult to convince him to sign before he enters the free agency period next January.

During this period, Neves has the right to sign with any other club without compensation, which further complicates Al-Hilal's position in retaining his services.

The program "Malaeb" mentioned that Al-Hilal's management received indications that Neves wishes to return to England through Manchester City.

The source explained that the player prefers to complete his current contract with Al Hilal before officially transferring to Manchester City during the summer transfer window of 2026.

Roberto Neves, 28 years old, joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2023, coming from English club Wolverhampton.

Neves is considered one of the key pillars in Al Hilal's lineup this season, having participated in 20 matches across all competitions, during which he scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists.