Wolverhampton Wanderers they have spent big on a number of players over the years and Staro Zlato are using their European connections to full advantage.
The club have signed stars from the likes of Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and FC Porto, but who is Wolves’ record signing? Here we look at Wolves’ 10 most expensive signings.
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Rank |
Player |
Fee |
Signed by |
Year |
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1 |
Matheus Cunha |
44 million pounds |
Atletico Madrid |
in 2023 |
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2 |
Matheus Nunes |
38 million pounds |
Sporting CP |
in 2022 |
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3 |
Fabio Silva |
35.6 million pounds |
FC Porto |
in 2020 |
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4 |
Raul Jimenez |
30 million pounds |
Benfica |
in 2019 |
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5 |
Nelson Semedo |
28 million pounds |
Barcelona |
in 2020 |
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6 |
Goncalo Guedes |
27.5 million pounds |
Valencia |
in 2022 |
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7 |
Nathan Collins |
20.5 million pounds |
Burnley |
in 2022 |
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8 |
Andre |
18.5 million pounds |
Fluminense |
in 2024 |
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Jonny Otto |
18 million pounds |
Atletico Madrid |
in 2019 |
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Adam Traore |
18 million pounds |
Middlesbrough |
2018 |
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Wolves’ 10 most expensive signings…
10
Adam Traore
£18m from Middlesbrough, 2018
After spells at Aston Villa and Middlesbrough after leaving Barcelona, Adama Traore has really found a home in England at Molineux.
In 2018, Wolves paid Boro 18 million pounds sign the winger, who would go on to make 194 appearances for the Old Gold before signing for Fulham on a free transfer in 2023.
9
Jonny Otto
£18m from Atletico Madrid, 2019
Another player who cost Wolves 18 million pounds was full-back Jonny Otto, who originally moved to Molineux on loan from Atletico Madrid in 2018.
Six months later, Otto left for England on a permanent basis, with the Spaniard eventually having his contract terminated in 2024 after falling out with the youngster and members of the coaching staff in training.
8
Andre
£18.5m from Fluminense, 2024
Wolves have won the race to sign Brazilian midfielder Andre from Fluminense in 2024, with the fee considered to be an initial 18.5 million pounds.
A move to Fulham fell through before Andre signed for Wolves, with the player signing a five-year deal with Molineux. As with other transfers, there is a possibility that this fee may increase with add-ons.
7
Nathan Collins
£20.5m from Burnley, 2022
After Burnley were relegated to the Championship in 2022, Wolves acted quickly to secure the services of defender Nathan Collins in a move worth more than £20 million.
However, Collins’ stay at Molineux was short-lived and 12 months after signing, the Irishman was sold to Brentford, at least for a small profit.
6
Goncalo Guedes
£27.5m from Valencia, 2022
After coming through the books at Benfica, Goncalo Guedes played for PSG and Valencia before signing for Wolves in 27.5 million pounds agreement in 2022.
But as one of the many Portuguese stars to arrive under the influence of super-agent Jorge Mendes, the versatile forward struggled to make an impact in the Midlands and returned to Benfica on loan six months later. Guedes still has a contract with Wolves until 2027.
5
Nelson Semedo
£28m from Barcelona, 2020
Right-back Nelson Semedo has been a regular at Wolves since arriving at A from Barcelona 28 million pounds transfer to 2020
The Portuguese international was also named club captain in December 2024, taking over from Mario Lemina. However, the defender’s contract expires in 2025, so an agreement to extend his stay will be needed in the near future.
4
Raul Jimenez
£30m from Benfica, 2019
Raul Jimenez was a big signing following Wolves’ promotion to the Premier League in 2018, making his loan move from Benfica permanent for 30 million pounds just 12 months later.
The Mexico international scored 57 goals for the club in 166 appearances before signing for Fulham in 5.5 million pounds agreement in 2023.
3
Fabio Silva
£35.6m from FC Porto, 2020
The big money signing that didn’t go to plan for Wolves was their move for striker Fabio Silva, who arrived for a then club record 35.6 million pounds fee at the age of only 18 years.
However, Silva’s time at Molineux has not gone to plan, as the striker has scored just a handful of goals for the old gold since being loaned out to Anderlecht, PSV, Rangers and Las Palmas.
2
Matheus Nunes
£38m from Sporting CP, 2022
After starring at Sporting CP under Ruben Amorim and catching the eye of Pep Guardiola, it was Wolves who eventually signed Matheus Nunes for 38 million pounds in 2022
The midfielder’s time at Molineux lasted just one season due to his impressive displays in the Premier League, with Guardiola and City taking him to the Etihad for over £50million.
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Matheus Cunha
£44m from Atletico Madrid, 2023
Matheus Cunha is currently Wolves’ most expensive signing of all time, and the Brazilian striker costs money 44 million pounds from Atletico Madrid.
He moved to Molineux initially on loan in January 2023 with a permanent deal activated that summer. Since then, Cunha has continued to star in a struggling Wolves side, and has been linked with some big clubs as a result.
