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·1 September 2023
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·1 September 2023
Wolves have successfully sealed a season-long loan move for 21-year-old midfielder Tommy Doyle, arriving from Premier League side Manchester City. Intriguingly, the contract includes an option for Wolves to permanently sign Doyle at a sum of £4.3 million.
Also notable is the 50% sell-on clause that benefits City should Wolves decide to activate their permanent option on Doyle, a clear indicator of the player’s perceived value within the Etihad outfit.
Tommy Doyle is no stranger to the pressures of top-flight football. Last season, he was instrumental in Sheffield United’s promotion to the Premier League during his loan spell there. His earlier stints with Hamburg and Cardiff City in the 2021-22 season were also noteworthy.
On top of his club exploits, Doyle gained accolades as part of the England squad that clinched the European Under-21 Championship this past summer.
Wolves’ Sporting Director Matt Hobbs expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition.
“I’ve talked before about players coming here with the hunger to kick on again, and Tommy is another one of those, he’ll give us something different. He’s a good age profile, a good character profile, but most importantly a good footballer. He ticks a lot of boxes for us.”
As reported by BBC Sport, the deal represents another calculated move by Wolves to strengthen their squad while offering Manchester City flexibility for future negotiations.