Transfer News: Wolverhampton Wanderers Bring in Defender Emmanuel Agbadou

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed central defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims on a four-and-a-half-year contract, reportedly worth £16.6 million.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have bolstered their defense with the signing of Emmanuel Agbadou, a 27-year-old central defender from Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims. Agbadou has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club, which announced the deal on Thursday.

Emmanuel joins the pack! 🙌

— Wolves (@Wolves) January 9, 2025

According to reports from British media outlets, the transfer is valued at approximately £16.6 million. Additionally, Wolves have secured an option to extend Agbadou's contract by a further 12 months, providing the club with flexibility and security in their defensive lineup.

Emmanuel Agbadou's first interview ✍️👇

— Wolves (@Wolves) January 9, 2025

Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured the services of Ivory Coast international Emmanuel Agbadou, who previously captained Stade de Reims. The 27-year-old central defender becomes new manager Vitor Pereira's first signing at Wolves, a move aimed at strengthening the club's defense, which has been the poorest in the top flight this season.

Wolves are currently in 17th place, level on 16 points with Ipswich Town, who occupy the final relegation spot. The acquisition of Agbadou is expected to bring much-needed stability to the team's defense. Wolves chairman Jeff Shi expressed his delight at the signing, stating: “We're delighted to welcome Emmanuel to the club. He's a player our recruitment team have watched for a long time and Vitor agreed that he was the right player and the right character to strengthen our squad now.”

Wolves will face second-tier Bristol City in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, a match that will provide an opportunity for Agbadou to make his debut and help the team progress in the competition.