When Hugo Viana signed for Newcastle in 2002, he was described as “the best young player in the world”.
Despite flickers of brilliance, the move did not pan out as expected.
However, that deal did leave a consequential legacy: it was the first transfer Jorge Mendes did with a… pic.twitter.com/sbhiT1zDyj
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) November 22, 2025
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