Wolverhampton started planning for the next season after the mathematical confirmation of their relegation in Premier League. The English club defined the values to negotiate Brazilian midfielders João Gomes and André during the European summer transfer window. The board hopes that the sales will help balance the team’s accounts, which will suffer a drastic reduction in revenue with the drop to the national second division.
André, ex-Fluminense, and João Gomes, ex-Flamengo, are considered the main financial assets of the current squad. Ambos has a consolidated market in Europa and should not remain in Molineux Stadium to compete for Championship. The decision to put them up for sale is part of a mandatory financial restructuring due to the league’s sustainability regulations.
Wolverhampton sets price for André between 30 and 40 million euros
Midfielder André is one of the most targeted names for the opening of the next international transfer window. Contratado together with Fluminense, the player aroused the interest of major European football centers in a short time of playing at Inglaterra. Wolverhampton stipulated that it accepts opening conversations for amounts ranging between 30 million and 40 million euros. In the current conversion, the amount represents something between R$175 million and R$233 million to the club’s coffers.
Juventus appears as the most likely destination for the midfielder at this time in the market. The Italian club had already carried out concrete surveys in January and maintains the athlete as a priority to reinforce the central sector. Além from Turim’s team, André has received preliminary contacts from Premier League’s own teams and Turkish football powerhouses. The Brazilian’s versatility in marking and passing the ball is the main attraction for those interested.
Atlético of Madrid monitors João Gomes’s situation after demotion
João Gomes also had its exit price set by the Wolverhampton board this week. The English club intends to receive 40 million euros, the equivalent of R$233 million, to release the former Flamengo player. Diferente than André, João Gomes’s assessment is tighter, without the initial margin fluctuation, due to his physical performance and quick adaptation to the intense pace of British football.
Atlético from Madrid appears as the main interested party in signing the Brazilian midfielder. Diego Simeone is looking for a player with João Gomes’s combative characteristics to revive the Spanish midfield. However, colchoneros face internal competition at Inglaterra, as Crystal Palace monitors the athlete’s situation closely. Wolverhampton believes that the appreciation of João Gomes on the international market will allow for fast and advantageous trading.
- Valores stipulated for trading:
- André (ex-Fluminense): 30 to 40 million euros.
- João Gomes (ex-Flamengo): 40 million euros.
- Principais interested clubs:
- Juventus (Itália).
- Atlético of Madrid (Espanha).
- Crystal Palace (Inglaterra).
- Clubes from Turquia.
Financial Ajuste forced by fall to the English second division
Brazilians’ need for immediate sales is linked to the direct financial impact caused by the decline. Wolverhampton occupies the last place of Premier League with just 17 points in 34 rounds played. With the drop confirmed since April 20th, the club needs to adapt its salary bill to the reality of Championship. Revenues from broadcasting rights and sponsorships suffer a severe reduction outside the elite, which makes maintaining high-cost athletes unfeasible.
The board’s plan is to use the amount raised with João Gomes and André to pay off debts and assemble a competitive squad to seek immediate access. The joint sale of the two players could yield more than R$460 million to Wolves. Esse financial breathing space is seen as essential to avoid future sanctions for financial fair play at Inglaterra. Mesmo With the interest of Brazilian clubs in repatriating talent, the stay of both in Europa is the most likely scenario. The athletes’ staff prioritizes continuity in elite leagues to keep the radar on Seleção Brasileira.
Histórico performance of Brazilians in Molineux Stadium
The trajectory of João Gomes and André in Wolverhampton was marked by solid individual performances amid a disastrous collective campaign. João Gomes arrived at the club in January 2023 and quickly became an absolute starter due to his ability to disarm and cover spaces. Sua’s energy on the field made him one of the favorites of the local fans, despite the negative results accumulated by the team during the championship.
André had a more recent adaptation, arriving with the responsibility of organizing the team’s technical game. Sua’s vision of the game and precision in short passes attracted the attention of scouts from all over Europa. The relegation, however, interrupted the long-term project that Wolverhampton had designed for the Brazilian duo. Agora, the club’s total focus is on maximizing profit from these transfers to ensure institutional survival in the coming months of technical crisis.