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Chelsea in talks with Al Hilal for Pedro Neto

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chelsea are in direct talks with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal about winger Pedro Neto.
Chelsea have set an asking price of about £100 million for Neto.
Manchester City say the fee is too high and have made no progress.
Al Hilal have submitted a financial package and a lucrative contract offer to Neto’s representatives.
Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54 million in 2024 and has scored 19 goals for the club.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Real Madrid set a world-football transfer record by paying £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo. The record sparked a steady rise in fees, and by 2023 Ronaldo’s move to Saudi club Al-Nassr helped the Saudi Pro League attract other high-profile players, reinforcing the league’s growing financial clout and signaling a shift in global transfer dynamics.

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Story summary

Chelsea are in direct talks with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal about winger Pedro Neto.
Chelsea have set an asking price of about £100 million for Neto.
Manchester City say the fee is too high and have made no progress.
Al Hilal have submitted a financial package and a lucrative contract offer to Neto’s representatives.
Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54 million in 2024 and has scored 19 goals for the club.

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