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Hwang Hee-chan's Wolverhampton revealed the first recruitment.
Wolverhampton announced on the 20th (Korea time) that it would recruit Per López, a 2004 talent from Spain. López made his senior debut in October last year in Celtak Vigo, Spain's Primera Liga. He played in 20 games and scored four goals in the 2024-2025 season.
Wolverhampton transferred López for 19 million pounds (about 35 billion won). The contract is for five years. Left-footed, he is a central attacking midfielder. The right winger can also play.
Wolverhampton sent Matheus Cunha (26), an all-weather offensive resource, to Manchester City this summer for 62.5 million pounds (about 115 billion won) and left fullback Rayan Ait-Nuri to Manchester City for 31 million pounds (about 57 billion won). Starting with López's recruitment, he fired a signal of 'rebuilding'.
López was thrilled to enter the English Premier League (EPL). "Playing in the Premier League is an amazing opportunity in my career, and I'm really happy," he said on the Wolverhampton website. Coach Vitor Pereira said I was a good fit for the team, and I didn't think there was much to worry about if it was a club like this."
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And after Vitor took the helm, the team did very well, and I think he's the best. So I'm very happy to be with him." López joined Celta Vigo Academy at the age of 10. Prior to that, he reportedly trained at the Norwich City Academy.
Celta Vigo finished seventh in La Liga last season. López's credit, too. He "I can't explain it in words. It was everything I ever dreamed of"I played twice for the Bernabeu (Real Madrid). Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also faced each other. It was the best place in Spain. Now I want to feel the same thing in England as well,' he added.
Wolverhampton succeeded in staying in the EPL last season, ranking 16th between Manchester United and Tottenham. Hwang Hee-chan is aiming to revive the new season. He scored double digits (12 goals) in the EPL in the 2023-2024 season, receiving high expectations. However, he scored only two goals last season when he was hampered by injuries.
Hwang Hee-chan is under contract with Wolverhampton until June 2028.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
