Wolves Complete £26M Signing of Girona Defender Ladislav Krejci

Wolverhampton Wanderers have finalized the signing of Girona defender Ladislav Krejci in a deal valued at around £26 million, structured initially as a loan with an option to buy that will likely be exercised, effectively making it a permanent transfer. The versatile Czech international, who can play both centre-back and midfield, has agreed to a contract until 2030 and is expected to start immediately, especially with a suspension of another defender in the squad. Krejci moved to Girona last summer from Sparta Prague and made 35 appearances in La Liga last season, helping Girona avoid relegation. Wolves have been actively strengthening their squad this summer, also signing players like Jackson Tchatchoua, David Moller Wolfe, Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, and making Jorgen Strand Larsen's loan permanent. The club is also pursuing additional reinforcements, including targeting forward Christantus Uche from Getafe amid competition from other clubs. The signing of Krejci is seen as a significant move to bolster Wolves' defense and enhance tactical flexibility under manager Vitor Pereira as the team seeks to improve its Premier League performance.