Wolverhampton Wanderers will lose another star player this summer after midfielder João Gomes agreed a £38 million move to Aston Villa.
What happened with João Gomes?
João Gomes, 25, is set to leave Molineux for Villa Park after Wolves' relegation from the Premier League. The deal caps a chaotic few weeks for the Midlands club, who finished 20th last season with just 20 points.
Gomes had been linked with Atlético Madrid earlier in the summer after agreeing personal terms. But Diego Simeone’s switch to other targets ended those talks. Villa’s £38 million offer now looks set to land the Brazilian.
Why it matters for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gomes arrived from Flamengo in January 2023 for £15 million. He scored eight goals and made six assists in 130 appearances for Wolves. His exit leaves a hole in midfield after a nightmare relegation campaign.
Wolves have already signed Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez on free transfers. But their summer business risks looking like a fire sale if more stars follow Gomes out of the door.
What comes next for Wolves?
César Peixoto has replaced Rob Edwards as head coach. The new boss arrives from Gil Vicente with Wolves staring down life in the Championship. Rafiki Said’s £7.7 million move from Standard Liège is their third signing of the window.
Fans remain split over Gomes’ move to Villa Park. Some argue he deserves a bigger step up. Others point out Villa are now in the Champions League. Either way, his departure stings for a club in crisis.
