Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of Benfica midfielder Joao Neves in a deal which could be worth up to £60m.

The 19-year-old Portugal international, who had been linked with Manchester United,, external has signed a five-year contract with the French champions.

After breaking into the Benfica first team in January last year, he went on to become a key player for his boyhood club, making 75 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals.

Benfica said the initial transfer fee was £50m but it could rise to £60m with add-ons.

Neves joins PSG as the French club look to move on following the summer departure of star forward Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.

“Joao is one of most talented players in Portugal and internationally,” said PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

“He was so passionate to join Paris St-Germain and determined to fight for the jersey – which is what we expect of all our players.”