Wolverhampton Wanderers have supplied worldwide goalkeeper Rob Edwards a loan-to-buy deal as his first contract to return to the Molineux supervisor.
The Outdated Gold introduced on Wednesday that Edwards would pay Middlesbrough £3m to return as supervisor and identify him as Vitor Pereira’s long-term successor.
After the signing was introduced, Wolves chairman Jeff See stated: “I do know Rob very effectively and have watched him develop in numerous jobs. He is an excellent man, he is aware of the membership, he is aware of town, he is aware of the followers and he is very proficient. He is an excellent man.”
“He confirmed tactical consciousness when he was a youth coach right here, however as soon as he acquired the first-team job he began to develop his personal identification, character and management.
“We have to revamp the entire membership with a brand new coach’s philosophy, bringing his personal identification and concepts, and we are able to construct on that. We’re in a brand new chapter for the membership and Rob will likely be an vital a part of that.”
Edwards additionally spoke out after his return to Molineux, releasing an announcement on social media.
“This was one of the troublesome selections of my profession. I’d by no means have thought of leaving Middlesbrough for one more membership.”
“Wolves is a particular membership for me. It’s the place I grew up as a participant and coach and it’s nonetheless the place my household calls residence. It has all the time been a dream of mine to come back again, however alternatives like this do not come round fairly often.
“Middlesbrough is a superb membership with nice homeowners, employees and passionate supporters. I want to thank everybody on the membership for giving me the chance to guide this group. We’ve got an excellent group of gamers who I actually hope and imagine will likely be profitable this season.”
“I couldn’t be extra happy with the surroundings now we have constructed collectively, how shortly now we have put it collectively, the gamers, employees and followers who drive it. I want everybody at Middlesbrough all the perfect for the remainder of the season and past.”
The brand new Wolves supervisor will now put together his facet for a busy interval within the Premier League, beginning with the house recreation towards Crystal Palace after the worldwide break.
The January switch window is simply across the nook, and it seems to be like Wolves and Edwards have already set their sights on one participant.
Wolves provide Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas a loan-to-buy provide
In accordance with a report from Sport Witness, Wolves are contemplating a transfer for goalkeeper Christos Mandas.
The membership are stated to have tried to signal the Lazio shot-stopper in the summertime and are stated to be aiming to signal him once more within the new yr.
Mandas has not but performed in Serie A this season and has reportedly requested to depart the Italian membership, with Wolves “providing an preliminary mortgage take care of an choice to purchase”.
A bundle price £8 million might be sufficient to land Mandas, with Lazio naming Venice’s Filip Stankovic as a alternative for the Greek worldwide.
To this point this season, Sam Johnstone and Jose Sa, each 32 years outdated, have shared Premier League duties. Johnston performed in seven video games and conceded 14 targets, whereas Sa performed in 4 video games and conceded 11 targets.
A change in aim might assist Edwards’ group in 2026, because the Wolves have the worst defensive file within the league.
Mandas, 24, has conceded 27 targets in 32 video games for Lazio and has saved 12 clear sheets, making the deal a notable one given the circumstances.
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