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“‘They’re Going to Help Me’ – Fer Lopez Drops Names of Two Wolves Stars He Can’t Wait to Play With After £19.5m Move
Fer Lopez has officially completed his transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Celta Vigo, becoming the club’s first signing of the summer. The Spanish starlet, who only broke into Celta’s first team late last year, made a big enough impression to secure a £19.5 million switch to Molineux.
Lopez arrives with excitement and high expectations. Supporters are eager to see what the talented youngster brings to the table, especially with comparisons already being drawn to Riyad Mahrez due to his silky footwork and sharp control. With Pablo Sarabia’s departure leaving a creative void, Lopez is expected to help fill the gap in Wolves’ attacking midfield.
The 18-year-old has already begun forging relationships with his new teammates, including former Celta colleague Jorgen Strand Larsen, whom he described as a key player he’s looking forward to linking up with on the pitch. But Larsen isn’t the only teammate on his radar.
In an interview following his arrival, Lopez highlighted Brazilian midfield pair André and João Gomes as two players he’s especially eager to play alongside. “I like the two Brazilians in midfield,” he said. “I’ve watched games and I think they’re going to help me a lot with their passes and the spaces they create.”
Lopez also shared a lighthearted moment about meeting Toti Gomes during a holiday in Mykonos with Strand Larsen, jokingly describing the defender as “massive.”
The club’s official unveiling video of Lopez shows a confident, charismatic figure who speaks fluent English, thanks to time spent living in Suffolk. It’s clear Wolves have not only signed a promising talent but someone who looks set to be a strong personality in the dressing room.
All signs point to Lopez being a key piece in Vítor Pereira’s vision for Wolves, and fans will be hoping the hefty transfer fee proves to be a bargain as the youngster begins his Premier League journey.
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