Fer López Signs for Wolves in Major Summer Move

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the signing of Fer López from Celta Vigo. López has signed a long-term contract in a deal worth €25 million. The 21-year-old arrives after an impressive season in La Liga and becomes the club’s first signing of the summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Fer López has completed his transfer from Celta Vigo to Wolves, signing a five-year deal after successfully passing his medical at Compton Park. The attacking midfielder scored four goals in 20 appearances across all competitions last season. He is set to strengthen Vitor Pereira’s attacking options. López expressed his excitement, saying, ‘It’s an amazing opportunity for my career to play in the Premier League, and I’m very happy.’ He joins Wolves just as the club looks to rebuild its squad after the departures of Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha earlier this summer.

WHY THIS TRANSFER MATTERS

López’s move follows a standout campaign at Celta Vigo, where he played a key role in helping the team finish seventh in La Liga and enjoyed memorable appearances against giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona. His combination of height, technical ability, and versatility—he started with Celta’s B team before breaking into the first team—makes him an attractive addition for Wolves. The club narrowly missed out on European football last season, finishing 9th in the Premier League, just three points behind 8th-placed West Ham. Strengthening the attack is crucial for Wolves as they prepare for the new campaign.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WOLVES AND LÓPEZ?

The focus now turns to preseason, where López will look to adapt quickly to English football and secure a place in Pereira’s starting lineup. The attacking midfielder is yet to feature for Wolves after sustaining an injury in LaLiga last season, putting in doubt his availability for the Premier League opener against Crystal Palace. The match is expected to be a testy affair between two clubs set to compete for a top-half finish this season, just like they did last year.