Rob Edwards has just become Wolves’ new manager, and there’s already been claim about Jhon Arias that isn’t ideal for him if it’s true.
Jhon Arias joined Wolves from Fluminense in the summer for a fee of around £19 million, and hopes were very high for the Colombian.
Having lost Matheus Cunha, fans wanted to see the arrival of a player who was oven-ready, and someone with real quality.
Arias had stood out for a long time in Brazil, establishing himself as not only one of Fluminense’s most influential players, but one of the best in the top-flight.
Vitor Pereira vouched for Arias’ signing having seen him up close, and a strong showing at the Club World Cup only solidified the interest from Wolves.
So Arias was signed. But unfortunately, he’s not had the start everyone had hoped for – and now a worrying claim has emerged.
Journalist claims Jhon Arias is dissatisfied at Wolves
Over the last few weeks, there have been some murmurs about interest from Flamengo in Arias.
But it has also been maintained that Arias has been feeling defiant, and determined to make a success of his move to Wolves.
But now, for the first time, it’s been claimed Arias isn’t actually too happy.
Independent journalist Paulo Brito has made this claim on X, suggesting Arias is unhappy and regrets his move to Molineux.
He mentions the interest from Flamengo, but says it’s actually his old club Fluminense who hold a ‘priority’ in the event of any move.
But it’s stated that any return to Brazil from Wolves would be a ‘last resort’ at the moment. Surely, Wolves would not want to lose him just months after he signed.
Claim is at odds with Jhon Arias’ recent Wolves admission
This claim is somewhat surprised, because it comes not long after Arias spoke defiantly about his struggles at Wolves.
Arias said he likes a challenge, and even admitted he would sign for Wolves again.
Hopefully, there’s no truth in Arias not being happy at Wolves.
Jhon Arias was only recently quoted speaking defiantly amid his Wolves struggles
It would be the last thing Edwards needs, because he’s just come in and needs everyone pulling together in the same direction.
He’s a quality player, that is clear from the fact Arias was recently included on the shortlist for Best Men’s Midfielder at the FIFA Best awards.
We just haven’t seen that quality in a Wolves shirt yet with the previous manager perhaps not using him in the right way. Hopefully, Edwards will be the man to get a tune out of him.