JAKARTA - Wolverhampton Wanderers completed the transfer of Nelson Semedo from Barcelona for 30 million euros (around Rp.529 billion).
The transfer fee has the potential to increase to 40 million euros (around Rp.699 billion). Barca confirmed Semedo's departure via their official website on Wednesday, 23 September.
"FC Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club have reached an agreement for the transfer of Nelson Semedo," wrote a statement from the La Liga giants.
"The English club will pay 30 million plus 10 million euros in variable."
"FC Barcelona would like to publicly thank Nelson Semedo for his commitment and dedication and wish him all the best in the future."
❗ Agreement with @Wolves for the transfer of @_nelsonsemedo_
- FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 23, 2020
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi expressed his joy after the Portuguese defender signed a three-year contract at Molineux, with an option to extend until 2025.
Jeff Shi also explained about the club's ambition to move forward in the coming seasons.
"'Progressive at heart' is one of our core values at Wolves. For staff members, for players, for the whole club, we are all making great efforts to keep improving," he said.
"It is rare that we have the opportunity to recruit world-class players from world-class clubs. Nelson's signing shows that we will never stop growing and we are still hungry and humble."
Welcome to Wolves, @_nelsonsemedo_! ✍️🗞
- Wolves (@Wolves) September 23, 2020
Semedo left Camp Nou after winning four trophies during his time at the club, including two La Liga titles.
The 26-year-old joined Barca for 31 million euros from Benfica in 2017, and has appeared in 102 games for the club, scoring two goals and providing 11 assists.
In total, Wolves have now signed five new players during the summer transfer window, with Semedo, Fabio Silva, Ki-Jana Hoever, Vitinha and Fernando Marcal.
Coach Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves squad will hope to have a solid 2019-20 season as they fight to qualify for European qualification again.
Semedo is expected to make his Premier League match against West Ham at the London Stadium on Monday morning.
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