WELCOME TO WOLVES EMMANUEL AGBADOU!
In an exciting start to the January transfer window, Wolverhampton Wanderers have secured the signature of Emmanuel Agbadou, marking the first signing under new head coach Vitor Pereira. The 27-year-old central defender joins Wolves from Stade de Reims on a four-and-a-half-year deal, with an additional option for 12 months.
Agbadou, well-known for his towering 6ft 4 stature and ball-playing ability, brings both physical dominance and leadership to Molineux. The Ivory Coast international has been a key figure in Ligue 1, captaining Reims this season and delivering consistent performances throughout his career. His recent stint in France was preceded by spells in Tunisia with Monastir and in Belgium with Eupen, showcasing his versatility and adaptability across leagues.
Agbadou’s arrival comes at a crucial time for Wolves, as the club looks to reinforce its defence under Pereira’s new leadership. Chairman Jeff Shi expressed his excitement about the signing, emphasising the defender’s qualities and the recruitment team’s dedication to securing the deal early in the window to maximise its impact.
Sporting director Matt Hobbs highlighted Agbadou’s hunger, winning mentality, and ability to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. With his experience and leadership, Agbadou is poised to make a strong impression, further solidifying Wolves’ defensive line for the challenges ahead.
Welcome to Molineux, Emmanuel Agbadou! Wolves fans eagerly anticipate watching him in action in the Premier League.
SPORTING DIRECTOR MATT HOBBS
“Emmanuel’s a winner and he’s driven. After the journey’s had, he’s still unbelievably hungry. He’s the type of player the Wolves fans should love, because you’re going to get absolutely everything he’s got.
“On paper, he should suit the Premier League. There’s plenty of ticks there. Obviously, you’ve always got the settling in period, and it is the hardest league in the world, so it can take time, but he can fall back on his key attributes being akin to the Premier League.
“The fact that he was on ours and Vitor’s lists shows that he’s well rounded, good on the ball, physically excellent, quick and a good personality. Then being made captain of Reims has really taken his game to the next level, and you can never have enough leaders.
“When Vitor came in it’s the first conversation we had, to add one quick. There are so many games in January, so you can’t afford to waste a month. We have to use this month to be as efficient as possible, and we’re really excited about this signing.”
EMMANUEL AGBADOU
“Hello everyone. I’m happy to be here, I’m waiting to make my debut with Wolverhampton, and I want to give all for the team, and give all for the Wolves.”
“I’m a fast player. For a defender, my body is very weird sometimes for someone. I’m a player who likes to play football, I’m strong also, and I’m a leader in the defence.” “I think I can use this leadership for this team, and the coach told me about that also, it’s for that I’m here, so I can help him with my leadership.”
Chairman Jeff Shi
“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.
“It was important we completed the transfer early in the window to help Vitor straight away, and, like all transfers, this one took a lot of hard work from a lot of people. I hope Emmanuel has a successful career at Wolves, and he’ll have the full support of everyone during his time here.”