Who is Pedro Neto? The Wolves winger terrifying Premier League defences

Everything you need to know about winger Pedro Neto, from his personal life to Wolves’ asking price.

Wolves have plenty of their players in their first team who regularly stand out on the pitch. However, few get fans off their seats more than Neto.

The Portuguese winger has set the Premier League and Molineux alight since his transfer to the Old Gold side.

Over the years, Neto has now become arguably the most talented player in Wolves’ first team.

This has resulted in his ability being recognised internationally, with the winger attracting plenty of interest.

In this article, you can find out everything you need to know about Neto, from his Wolves statistics to his Portugal career.

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What is Pedro Neto’s age and height?

Neto was born on March 9, 2000. At the time of writing this makes him 24 years old. He also stands at 1.73 metres which is five foot eight inches.

Where was he born?

Neto was born in Vana do Castelo, a municipality in the north of Portugal. It has a population of just over 36,000.

What are Pedro Neto’s stats for Wolves?

Since joining Wolves in 2019, Neto has shone in Old Gold colours. In his five-year spell at Molineux, the winger has played 135 times in all competitions which has seen him find the net 14 times.

In this period he has played in the Europa League, where he scored in the round-of-16 first-leg match against Olympiacos. For his efforts in the 2020/21 campaign, he was also awarded with the Wolves Player of the Season.

How much did Wolves pay for him?

After spending two years at Italian side Lazio, Wolves purchased Pedro Neto alongside Bruno Jordao in August 2019. The winger was believed to have cost the Molineux side £18 million.

When does Pedro Neto’s contract expire?

Neto signed a new contract with Wolves back in March 2022 to extend his deal at the club until June 2027. It is believed that the winger is earning £39k per week.

Does Pedro Neto play for Portugal?

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Yes, Neto made his debut for Portugal in November 2020 where he played and scored in a 7-0 victory over Andorra. As a result, the winger became the first player to represent the country born in the 2000s.

Since then, Neto has collected a total of six caps for Portugal with just the singular goal to his name. In 2024, he was named in the preliminary squad for the 2024 Euros.

Are Arsenal and Liverpool interested in Pedro Neto?

Thanks to his return to form in the 2023/24 season, Neto has become a target for multiple teams in the Premier League. However, the two most prominent sides mentioned are Arsenal and Liverpool.

Arsenal have been regularly linked to Neto and are believed to be long-term admirers of the winger. In comparison, Liverpool were also reportedly interested in Neto, seeing him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. However, this interest has since cooled.

What is Wolves’ asking price?

If Neto is to depart Wolves, the general concession is that the Old Gold would be looking for a record fee for the winger.

Matheus Nunes currently holds this title when the midfielder transferred to Man City for £53 million in August 2023. It is believed that Wolves would accept a bid of around £60 million for the winger in the 2024 summer transfer window.