Birmingham City confirm first major summer transfer with return of Wolves defender Dion Sanderson

‘Re-enter Sandman’
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Birmingham City have completed their first major bit of summer business, securing Wolves defender Dion Sanderson on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old spent the first half of the 21/22 season with Blues and became a firm hit with fans before being recalled to Molineux following defensive injury woes in the Black Country.

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He then went back out on loan for the second-half of the campaign at Championship rivals QPR, where he saw out the remainder of the season.

Sanderson made 26 appearances in the Championship last year, 16 of which were for Blues.

The central defender becomes the first bit of business under new manager John Eustace ahead of the team’s pre-season tour to Portugal this week.

What’s been said?

Wolves’ strategic player marketing manager Matt Jackson

“This move is going to give Dion more exposure to a league he’s comfortable in and it’s so important young players gain good experience now. Once they can get themselves to 100 games at a certain level, they can be considered experienced, and that’s what we’re trying to do with Dion.

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“He knows Birmingham well, obviously there’s new coaching staff there now, but he knows John [Eustace] from QPR, and I have a relationship with John going back to my time at Watford, so I know him and the culture he likes at his football clubs. It completes the links, but ultimately, it’s really good for Dion’s development.”

Dion Sanderson

“It feels good. I am excited. I can’t wait for the season.

“I enjoyed every moment of last season. The fans made me feel welcome and the boys made me feel welcome. Obviously, the staff I know quite a lot of faces.

“I can’t wait to get out on the pitch. I know a lot of people here and I would like to think they are happy to see me!”

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