Jackson Tchatchoua Signs for Wolves in €12 Million Transfer

Wolves have signed Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona. The right-back joins in a €12 million deal at Molineux, as confirmed by reports.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jackson Tchatchoua has joined Wolves on a five-year contract after a €12 million transfer from Verona. The club has an option to extend the deal further. The 23-year-old made 31 Serie A appearances for Verona last season, providing one assist, as they avoided relegation and finished 14th in the league. The Belgian right-back was praised for his athleticism and defensive skills at the Italian club. He was linked with several Premier League clubs before his move to England. The Wanderers have announced the transfer of the defender, as the club looks to strengthen their backline for the second half of the season according to reports.

WOLVES IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves finished 16th in the Premier League last season. But they struggled with consistency in the backline due to injuries. Now they have signed Tchatchoua, who will compete to claim the right-back position and offer depth as the Black County club aims for a spot in the top half of the table after long-term captain Semedo saw his contract expired and left the team earlier the summer. The Wanderers will now Bournemouth United in their second fixture of the new season this weekend. Bournemouth was defeated at Anfield by the reigning champions and saw Ouattara leave for a record transfer to Brentford and will be looking at winning points as early as possible. The Wanderers will have to hit the ground quickly after the break to catch up with European spots.

WHAT TCHATCHOUA BRINGS TO WOLVES

Tchatchoua’s signing will hand head coach Vitor Pereira some flexibility in the right-back position. Last season, the team struggled defensively, so the club was in the market for reinforcements. Pereira praised the defender for his speed and ability to read the game, and he will fit into the team’s pressing style of play. Tchatchoua will likely make his debut against Bournemouth in the league this weekend as fans get to see a glimpse of what to expect from him in English football. Wolves supporters will hope Tchatchoua can lift the team into European contention in the coming months.