Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruben Neves must have swapped boots for the night.
It’s no wonder that Manchester United have been keeping a keen eye on Neves in recent months because he clearly possesses something special.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are perfectly poised to return to the Premier League after dominating throughout the Championship season.
Neves joined Wolves last summer for a reported £15.8 million which was not only a club record fee but also the highest fee ever paid by a Championship side.
The Portuguese midfielder, who is represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes, has played an integral part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s project during the campaign.
And, prepare yourself for this, Neves scored one of the greatest goals you’ll ever see on Wednesday night.
When most eyes were transfixed on the dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Juventus, those who were watching Wolves beat Derby were treated to something truly glorious.
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Neves, who only recently turned 21, wowed supporters by latching on to a ball dribbling out of the box, flicked it into the air and absolutely rocketed it into the top corner of the net.
The remarkable thing is that it’s not the first time this season that Neves has walloped in a goal from long range but the above strike is one that will stay with the player for the rest of his life.
Reports in Spain have claimed that United are eyeing up Neves as a potential long-term replacement for Ander Herrera, whose future at Old Trafford remains up in the air.
The fact that Jose Mourinho is also represented by Mendes could make this deal a lot more likely than some might believe.
And with skill like that in his feet, Neves would certainly be welcomed with open arms by Red Devils supporters.
