Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Matheus Nunes until 2027

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the signing of Matheus Nunes from Sporting Lisbon.

Wolves have been frequently linked with the Portugal international throughout the summer, only for it to be suggested that the midfielder was holding out for a club playing in the UEFA Champions League.

Reports emerged on Monday evening that the west Midlands outfit had made the breakthrough with Sporting and Nunes.

Following the arrival of the 23-year-old attacker in England on Wednesday for a medical, the Premier League club have confirmed that they have finalised a club-record deal.

The midfielder has put pen to a paper on a long-term contract at Molineux until 2027.

Speaking to the club’s official website, the Portuguese said: “I’m very excited. For me, I could play tomorrow already, but I can’t because the game is Saturday, but I’m looking forward to it.

“I think the club itself [convinced him] and also I spoke to some of my teammates because I play with them for the national team. The coach as well, he really wanted me, and I wanted to play in the Premier League. I think it’s the right next step for me and I’m very happy to be here.”

Nunes is expected to make a debut for Bruno Lage’s side in Premier League action with Tottenham Hotspur in North London on Saturday afternoon.

𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠, 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!

Welcome, Matheus.

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— Wolves (@Wolves) August 17, 2022