Wolves completed their second sale of the summer on Monday, with Rayan Ait-Nouri joining Manchester City.
Wolves fans are starting to grow a little concerned, with all the activity so far relating to people leaving the club.
Matheus Cunha left on the first day the transfer window opened, and now Rayan Ait-Nouri has also gone.
And Pablo Sarabia and Craig Dawson are both leaving as free agents.
But there will be more outgoings, with Goncalo Guedes linked with Flamengo at the moment, and people like Sam Johnstone and Tommy Doyle not expected to stick around.
But Ait-Nouri’s exit was one that was kind of expected.
Given he had been at the club for five years, there was always a chance Wolves would cash in on him in this window, especially after the great season he just had.
The Algerian is a player who got fans out of their chairs during his time at the club, and the reaction to his exit after five years of service has been pretty unanimous on social media.
Wolves fans hail Rayan Ait-Nouri after five years at Molineux as defender joins Man City
Ait-Nouri has earned his move to City.
It was probably inevitable that he would leave either in this window or next summer, because he has reached new heights of late.
At the age of 24, the time is right for him to move on, and many Wolves fans do not begrudge him going.
Especially because he has kept his head down during the negotiations and acted with professionalism.
And that has rather been a theme for him during his time at Wolves, and fans have hailed the Algerian for that professionalism and also his special ability as he now prepares for a new chapter.
@ShaineRafferty8 said: “Top player. Earnt his move and I hope he does well.”
@TheWadd_ said: “Unbelievable player, win it all Rayan son 🫡”
@nigelsharp51 said: “Very sorry to see him leave – a really skilful and exciting young player. Will watch his career with great interest.”
@442Please said: “Really pleased for him tbh, stayed with us longer than most people probably expected and earned a Man City move for it.”
@Bfmv56Daniel added: “Good luck Rayan always acted professional during his time with us at wolves wish him the best 🐺”
@FabianPorter said: “Cracking player… a joy to watch.”
@TheDowg added: “One of the most skillful players to wear the shirt in recent years. Thanks Rayan. All the best, Wolf.”
Wolves struck gold with Ait-Nouri signing
There has been some frustration over how much Ait-Nouri has sold for, against the removal of the sell-on clause.
Those frustrations are understandable. Because Ait-Nouri has the potential to become a seriously amazing player later in his career. Gary O’Neil said the sky is the limit for Ait-Nouri, and few who have watched him regularly will argue with that assessment.
But Wolves struck gold by getting him.
The club took him on loan from Angers initially, and then signed him up for £10 million. The sell-on clause was never ideal, but Wolves knew they had a gem on their hands.
To have got five years’ service out of him is good going, and his final numbers of 12 goals and 19 assists in 157 appearances is very respectable.
It has been good to see the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the player and the contributions he has made over the last five years.