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·1 août 2025
‘Deal Agreed’ – Wolves set to sign £12m defender

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·1 août 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a decisive move in the transfer window, with Sky Sports reporting that a deal worth £12.1 million has been struck for AZ Alkmaar left-back David Moller Wolfe. The structure of the transfer includes an initial fee of £10 million, with a further £2.1 million in potential add-ons.
Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph confirmed: “Wolves and AZ Alkmaar have agreed a deal worth £12.1m for left-back David Moller Wolfe.” The Norway international has reportedly said his farewells to teammates in the Netherlands and is preparing to travel to England to finalise the move.
Wolfe has caught the eye with consistent performances for AZ Alkmaar, where his composed defending and attacking instincts from left-back were instrumental in their domestic and European campaigns. At just 22 years old, he represents a blend of potential and experience that suits Wolves’ recruitment philosophy.
AZ Alkmaar fans will be disappointed to see Wolfe leave, but his development underlines the club’s reputation for nurturing talent and selling at value.
With long-term uncertainties over left-back depth and the need to strengthen defensively, this move feels timely. Rayan Aït-Nouri has moved to Man City, and Wolfe could either provide direct competition or emerge as a long-term successor.
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Wolves have been relatively quiet so far in this window, but the addition of Wolfe demonstrates a clear strategy – targeting dynamic young players who can adapt quickly to the Premier League’s demands.
In today’s inflated transfer market, an outlay of £12.1m for a full-back of Wolfe’s profile could turn out to be shrewd business. His European experience, combined with international pedigree for Norway, suggests that Wolves are investing not only in the present but in the long-term defensive stability of the squad.
Sky Sports also noted: “Sky Sports News understands the Norway international has said his goodbyes to his AZ teammates ahead of travelling to England.” A deal this smooth hints that both player and club are eager to get going.
From a Wolves supporter’s perspective, this feels like a welcome and calculated bit of transfer activity. The fee is modest in Premier League terms, yet the upside could be significant if Wolfe adapts quickly to English football. Wolves have often lacked consistency on the left side of defence, and adding competition or even a new first-choice left-back will raise overall standards.
Wolfe’s experience in the Eredivisie and European matches gives him a solid foundation to build upon. While he’s not a marquee name, that’s never been Wolves’ blueprint. The club’s success has often stemmed from spotting under-the-radar talent and embedding them into the system – think Pedro Neto or Max Kilman.
If Wolfe can bring balance, overlapping quality, and defensive discipline, fans will be more than happy with this move. The fact that it’s done early and efficiently also earns the club some praise after recent criticism over slow transfer dealings.