Pedro Neto responds to Rio Ferdinand's glowing praise | OneFootball

Wolves winger Pedro Neto has been a breakthrough sensation this season and has even won the praise of Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.

After his €18m deal from Lazio over the summer, the 20-year-old was faced with very high expectations that he’s been able to live up to thus far.

Far beyond what could have been expected, the Portugal youth international has featured 35 times this season and has been in Nuno Espirito Santo’s starting XI for most of the second half of the current campaign.

When asked about Ferdinand’s praise and his ambitions, Pedro Neto gave a very determined and optimistic response.

“Ferdinand was a great player, won many titles and has faced great players, so it’s very special and a source of pride to hear such compliments from him,” Pedro Neto told O Jogo.

“I work for that and to be the best. My statement is due to my effort, the help of all teammates and the work of all the technical staff at Wolverhampton.

“I tried to adapt quickly to the team’s way of playing and the physical football of the Premier League.

“It involves many back and forth and that is one of my characteristics. I’m a counterattack player and I fit the team’s style of play well. I feel really good right now.”

Much has been asked about the future of Nuno Espírito Santo but Neto believes he is still very much thinking about Wolves and Wolves alone.

“A lot is said about the coach, but the team doesn’t think about it. He’s doing very well.

“We have a great deal of trust in the mister, just as he trusts us very much. We’re only focused on work.”

The former Braga man is under contract until 2024.