Wolves confirm second signing of transfer window and it could be the most important one of the summer

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed that veteran midfielder Joao Moutinho has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

Uncertainty began to grow around the future of the Portuguese international when his contract expired on June 30 but both sides have since been able to reach an agreement on a contract that will see him remain with Wolves until the end of the 2022/23 season.

Moutinho, 35, has become an ever-present in the heart of the gold and black’s midfield, aging like a fine wine during his time at Molineux.

He’s raked up a massive 176 appearances for the club during his four-year stay, scoring five times and providing 23 assists.

Moutinho becomes the second addition of the summer for Wolves, joining Hwang Hee-chan who officially joined on a permanent deal following his successful loan spell from RB Leipzig.

Whilst fans of the gold and black still patiently await fresh new faces through the door, the signing of Moutinho can at least bring a little reprieve from the recent stress of no news.

It’s reported that a right-sided defender, another midfielder and a striker remain on the agenda for Bruno Lage.

What’s been said?

Technical Director Scott Sellars:

“In Joao’s time at the club, he’s been vital, bringing real experience and quality to the group, so to get him resigned is a massive boost for us all,” he told Wolves.co.uk.

“With contracts, it’s about getting to a place where everybody’s happy, the club and the player, and it isn’t always easy, but in the end what matters is the outcome and we’re very happy with it.

“He’s a huge influence in the dressing room, with the younger players, and sets standards that they follow. His and Bruno’s relationship is very important. As a coach, you like players who can solve things on the pitch, and Joao is certainly one of them.”

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