João Neves surprised by arriving at Paris Saint-Germain's training sessions driving a Peugeot Partner van with Portuguese plates. The Portuguese international, originally from Braga, was filmed by French media driving the vehicle to the Parisian club's facilities.
The van driven by the young player is not just any model. The Peugeot Partner that João Neves drives is produced in Mangualde, in the Viseu district, at one of the Stellantis Group factories in Portugal. This location makes the vehicle particularly symbolic, given that Mangualde is an important Portuguese automotive industrial hub.
João Neves, only 19 years old, is considered one of the great promises of Portuguese football. The defensive midfielder was recently signed by PSG from Benfica, where he stood out last season with several consistent performances that earned him a call-up to the Portuguese national team.
The choice of a national production van to travel to the French giant's training sessions contrasts with the luxurious lifestyle frequently associated with elite players. The image of the young Portuguese driving his own vehicle produced in Portugal went viral on social media, generating positive reactions among Portuguese fans.
