Wolves wing-back Nelson Semedo has enjoyed an outstanding season at Wolves, seeing his qualities shine even more under Vitor Pereira.
The Portuguese international has made 30 appearances in the Premier League while amassing four assists from his right wing-back role.
As the captain of Wolves, Semedo has set the ultimate example to his players during their incredible run of form.
Wolves are Europe’s in-form team after six successive victories, with Pereira turning the Old Gold into an attractive proposition ahead of the summer transfer window.
Supporters were overjoyed last week as Semedo confirmed contract discussions were ongoing at Molineux ahead of his deal expiring, and the 31-year-old has ambitious aims for the future.
Nelson Semedo thinks Wolves should be aiming for the Champions League
Since Nuno Espirito Santo left Wolves in 2021, the club have diced with the idea of relegation and typically finished in the bottom half of the table.
Only under Pereira have the Wanderers shown signs of progression, with an 11th place finish a real possibility heading into the final four matches.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 10 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 53 | 41 | 12 | 50 |
| 11 |  BrentfordBrentford | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 56 | 50 | 6 | 46 |
| 12 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 47 | -4 | 45 |
| 13 |  WolvesWolves | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 51 | 61 | -10 | 41 |
| 14 |  Man UtdManchester United | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 47 | -8 | 39 |
| 15 |  EvertonEverton | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 34 | 41 | -7 | 38 |
However, after seeing Nottingham Forest occupy a top-four position under Nuno, Semedo doesn’t see why Wolves can’t challenge for a place in the Champions League next season.
“Yes, Nottingham are doing really well and are one of the examples that you said, they are fighting for the Champions League places,” the right-back said via the E&S.
“Why can’t we do that as well? We just have to make sure that we do the things well, as a group of football players, as a staff, do the right things to make sure that we put the club in the level where we want it to be.”
It would take something unbelievable for Wolves to compete with the division’s elite sides next season, as the competition for places and ambition shown at the top end of the table is much bigger than the Old Gold can offer.
Fosun could hold Wolves back from progressing
A poor start to the campaign under Gary O’Neil has turned into a productive one under Pereira, who is set to pocket Wolves’ increased prize money for their league position.
Although Semedo has outlined his aims to finish in the Champions League positions, most fans would happily take a top-four finish in 2025/26, which would be a steady mark of their progression.
Of course, with competent owners that would be possible but Fosun could hold them back from achieving that aim.
Fosun operate with a self-sustaining model, using money from player sales to invest a fraction into the squad and pocket the rest.
The lack of investment from the ownership limits Wolves to what they can achieve, and unfortunately, they aren’t ambitious enough to match Pereira’s needs which could be a problem later down the line.