Wolves are interested in signing Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto in the summer transfer window.
Vitor Pereira worked with Alberto in Brazil during his tenure at Corinthians, where he saw firsthand how impactful the striker can be.
Now, it’s been reported that Wolves have added Alberto to their transfer list ahead of what is set to be a busy summer in the transfer market.
Amid links to the Brazilian centre-forward, Molineux News has compiled everything you need to know about the Old Gold’s transfer target.
Who is Yuri Alberto?
Alberto is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays for Brazilian top-flight club Corinthians.
Where and when was Yuri Alberto born?
Alberto was born on March 18th 2001, in the city of Sao Jose dos Campos in southeast Brazil.
How tall is Yuri Alberto?
Alberto stands at exactly six feet tall.
What is Yuri Alberto’s best position?
Alberto is an out-and-out centre-forward and has played in the position for the entirety of his career, he is right-footed.
What is Yuri Alberto’s salary?
Alberto is Corinthians’ highest-paid player, earning a weekly wage of £40k, which translates to £2m a year, as per Salary Sport.
When did Yuri Alberto make his Brazil debut?
Alberto has one cap for Brazil, he made his debut in March 2023 in an international friendly against Morocco.
What clubs has Yuri Alberto played for?
Like Neymar, Alberto is an academy product of Santos, whom he played for until 2020.
After leaving Santos, Alberto signed for Sport Club Internacional and stayed there for just under two years before joining Zenit St Petersburg.
Following a loan spell at Corinthians, Zenit sold Alberto to the Brazilian club, but the Russian club still own 50% of the striker’s economic rights.
Ronaldo’s praise for Yuri Alberto
Alberto is rated very highly in Brazil, and not only by Corinthians fans.
As quoted by ESPN Brazil in 2024, the legendary Ronaldo Nazario shared his thoughts on the striker’s ability.
“A striker who, even with a lot of criticism, played very well, was Yuri Alberto. He grew at the time that Corinthians needed it most and helped the team with many goals, being one of the team’s top scorers in competitions.”
Yuri Alberto to Wolves transfer
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Wolves have been linked to Alberto at the request of Pereira.
Pereira worked with the striker during his time in Brazil and is now eager to reconnect with the 24-year-old.
It’s understood that Alberto has a price tag of £50m, which would make him a high-profile signing for Wolves.