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Wolves Hire José Mourinho as Manager for 2024-25 Season


Wolves are looking to bring in the Special One to take them to the top of English football.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have stunned the football world by appointing José Mourinho as manager ahead of the 2024–25 season. The three-time Premier League champion returns to English football with the backing of owners Fosun International, who have unveiled an ambitious vision to reshape Wolves’ squad and long-term strategy.

Mourinho’s first mandate is to strengthen the club’s established Portuguese core, a legacy of the Nuno Espírito Santo era, by targeting further high-calibre talent from Portugal and Brazil. The plan is to combine Portuguese tactical intelligence with Brazilian flair, creating a team capable of challenging the Premier League’s upper tier while maintaining Wolves’ distinctive identity.

In a unique twist, Fosun has also committed to using Wolves’ youth academy as a dedicated pipeline for Chinese talent. The club will exclusively scout, recruit, and develop young players from China for its academy, with the dual aim of creating future first-team stars and contributing to the long-term growth of the Chinese national team.

For Mourinho, the project offers both the resources and the international scope to make Wolves a truly global club. For Fosun, it’s an unprecedented fusion of sporting ambition and cultural investment—one that could redefine Wolverhampton Wanderers’ place in world football.

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Interesting house rules to limit your scouting network elsewhere

Tryna build around Portuguese speakers and Chinese nationals innit

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Wolves Make Gustavo Sá First Signing of Mourinho Era


Sa is a 19 year old winger who will slot in perfectly behind Cunha as the backup #10.

Wolves have made their first signing of the José Mourinho era, securing 19-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder Gustavo Sá from Primeira Liga side F.C. Famalicão for £5 million. Sá, who impressed with his creativity, close control, and incisive passing last season, will serve as understudy to Matheus Cunha in the No. 10 role of Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1. His performances in Portugal earned him recognition as one of the league’s brightest young talents, with Mourinho identifying him as a perfect fit for Wolves’ Portuguese- and Brazilian-led rebuild. The teenager will be eased into Premier League action through cup matches and cameo appearances off the bench.

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Wolves Make Trigger Geovany Quenda's £24M Release Clause


Sporting were not willing to negotiate so Wolves paid the player's release clause to get the deal completed.

Wolves have strengthened their squad by signing 17-year-old Portuguese right midfielder Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP. Known for his electrifying pace, sharp dribbling, and precise crossing, Quenda is set to play a key role on the right flank in José Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1 system. Despite his young age, the talented winger has already shown great maturity and technical ability, making him a perfect fit for Wolves’ strategy of blending youthful Portuguese and Brazilian talent. Mourinho plans to carefully nurture Quenda’s development, giving him opportunities to grow while contributing to the team’s attacking threat.

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Wolves Pay £12M to Sign Sporting's Eduardo Quaresma


Quaresma figures to be an anchor for the defense next to Toti in Mourinho's 4-2-3-1 system.

Wolves have signed 22-year-old right centre-back Eduardo Quaresma from Sporting CP to be the starting RCB in José Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1 system. Quaresma is known for his strong defensive positioning, calmness under pressure, and ability to play accurate passes out from the back. His composure and tactical awareness make him well-suited to Mourinho’s emphasis on a disciplined and controlled defensive line, providing stability on the right side of central defense.

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Wolves Sign First Chinese Star as Jiang Shenglong Joins from Shanghai Shenua for £2.5M


Shenglong adds size and physicality to the defense as backup for the newly signed Quaresma.

Wolves have made a landmark signing by acquiring 23-year-old Chinese defender Jiang Shenglong from Shanghai Shenhua for £2.5 million. Standing at 6’4”, Jiang is a physically imposing centre-back known for his strong tackling, aerial dominance, and composure on the ball. He is expected to add depth and strength to Wolves’ defensive options under José Mourinho. Jiang’s arrival aligns perfectly with the club’s strategy to integrate Chinese talent into the squad and academy, reflecting owner Fosun International’s vision to strengthen ties with football in China and develop future stars.

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Wolves Sign Samuel Soares from Wolves for £3M


Soares is a physical specimen for a GK and will be backup to Jose Sa and likely his eventual replacement.

Wolves have signed 22-year-old goalkeeper Samuel Soares from Benfica for £3 million, bringing him in as a backup option between the posts. Soares, who developed through Benfica’s youth system, is known for his reflexes and calm presence in goal. His experience at a top Portuguese club and ability to adapt quickly make him a valuable addition to José Mourinho’s squad, providing dependable cover behind the first-choice goalkeeper as Wolves prepare for the new season.

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Wolves Splash £22.5M for Fenerbahce's Fred


Jose previously worked with Fred at Manchester United

Wolves have secured the signing of 31-year-old Brazilian midfielder Fred from Fenerbahce for £22.5 million, reuniting him with José Mourinho, who previously worked with Fred at Manchester United. Fred is expected to start as the left-sided defensive midfielder in Mourinho’s 4-2-3-1 system and will wear the number 6 shirt. Known for his energy, tactical discipline, and ability to break up opposition play, Fred will be a crucial part of Mourinho’s midfield plans, providing balance alongside Wolves’ other holding midfielders and helping to orchestrate transitions from defense to attack.