Wolves attacker heads to Spain on loan
Wolves winger Chiquinho has joined Mallorca on a season-long loan.
The 24-year-old returned from a loan spell in Portugal this summer and joined Gary O'Neil's side on their pre-season tours of Spain and America.
He impressed from the start in Wolves' 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Burnley on Wednesday night.
But Wolves' pursuit of Ajax winger Carlos Forbs means the club has decided to send Chiquinho out on loan to Spain for more game time in a late deadline day switch.
The move will not include an option to buy and the player will return to Wolves next summer.
Sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “We think this is going to be a really good loan for Chiquinho, who still needs frequent minutes after coming back last season from a serious injury.
“We’ve all been impressed with the way he has worked and performed since he returned from his loan in Portugal, but we feel the opportunity for him to now go and test himself in La Liga is a good next step for him.
“He’s almost 25, so at this age it’s important he gets another season of regular football under his belt, especially in a really competitive league, and we look forward to seeing how he gets on.”
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