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Jeff Shi reveals regret and worst Wolves signing

Wolves chairman Jeff Shi admits Patrick Cutrone 'maybe the worst deal' since Fosun bought the club.

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Cutrone made the move from AC Milan in July 2019 for an initial £16million.

The Italian, who was 21-years-old at the time, arrived to bolster Wolves' attacking options and complement the forward line.

However, he played just 28 games for Wolves in all competitions, scoring three goals, and had average loan spells at Fiorentina, Valencia and Empoli before eventually joining Como permanently in 2022.

"Maybe the worst deal is Patrick Cutrone," Shi added.

"We bought him and his character was not suitable for the UK. His style of play is maybe more for Italian football.

"He's a nice guy and he did very well at AC Milan, but maybe we were a little bit attracted to his history but didn't scout him enough.

"Sometimes you're attracted by the name and we have to learn."