Wolves have announced the signing of centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou from Stade Reims on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Before the January transfer window even opened, Wolves set out to sign a centre-back and now, the Old Gold’s wishes have come true.
The first signing of the Vitor Pereira era has been unveiled, as Agbadou arrived from Reims as part of a €20m deal from the Ligue 1 club.
The Ivorian’s transfer was closed earlier in the week however, Agbadou had to be granted a visa to arrive in England and put pen to paper.
Wolves announce Emmanuel Agbadou transfer
Agbadou arrives from Reims following a statement two and a half years in France, where he arrived in 2022 from Belgian side KAS Eupen.
Before making the move to Ligue 1, the Wolves defender had represented clubs in Belgium, Ivory Coast and Tunisia.
Now officially a Premier League player, Agbadou is ready to make his name known in the West Midlands, where he’s set to become an instant hit at Wolves.
The Old Gold have been crying out for a centre-back since the summer and finally, Wolves have their man.
Agbadou’s arrival is a positive however, Pereira’s work in bolstering his defence is not over, as Wolves plot to welcome another centre-back before the end of the month.
Wolves’ offer for Agbadou wowed Reims
Wolves agreed a £15m deal for Agbadou long before his announcement, with things progressing seamlessly thanks to the Premier League side’s opening offer.
Speaking to L’Union, Reims club president Jean-Pierre Caillot confirmed that the Ivorian would leave France to join Wolves, describing the offer as irrefutable.
“Emmanuel was expected to leave last summer, but Stuttgart’s offer didn’t suit us. Several clubs were interested, but Wolverhampton’s offer couldn’t be refused,” he said.
It remains to be seen who the Old Gold will target next, with centre-back Vitor Reis admired by Wolves, in what is set to be a busy month.