Joao Gomes becomes Wolves' SIXTH signing this month as 21-year-old midfielder joins from Flamengo for £15m to help Julen Lopetegui's side in their quest to stay up
- Midfielder Joao Gomes has finalised his move to Wolves from Flamengo
- Gomes joins Wolves despite the fact that Lyon had expressed interest in him
- The 21-year-old is relegation-threatened Wolves' sixth signing this month
Wolves have completed the signing of midfielder Joao Gomes from Flamengo on a five-and-a-half-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.
The 21-year-old joins Wolves despite interest from Lyon and is the sixth signing Julen Lopetegui has made in the January transfer window. The move is subject to a work permit and international clearance.
Gomes appeared in 41 games for the Brazil club last season and adds further depth to a talented midfield featuring the likes of Matheus Nunes and Ruben Neves.
![Wolves have completed the signing of midfielder Joao Gomes on a five-and-a-half-year deal](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/16/67128739-0-image-a-1_1675096265565.jpg)
Wolves have completed the signing of midfielder Joao Gomes on a five-and-a-half-year deal
The signing will be a boost to a Wolves side who sit in 17th place in the Premier League.
Originating from Rio De Janeiro, Gomes joins a side with a host of Portuguese speakers. He was developed through Flamengo's academy and was a regular feature in their first team, which lifted the Copa Libertadores in November.
Gomes was in Brazil's 55 man pre-list for the World Cup in Qatar and has been called up once to the Under-20 squad. Lopetegui's side are next in action at home to Liverpool on Saturday.
![21-year-old Gomes has joined Wolves from Flamengo despite strong interest from Lyon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/17/67129807-11693077-image-a-19_1675098074344.jpg)
21-year-old Gomes has joined Wolves from Flamengo despite strong interest from Lyon
![Gomes is the latest player to sign for Julen Lopetegui's Wolves, who are 17th in the table](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/01/30/16/67128865-0-image-a-4_1675096370024.jpg)
Gomes is the latest player to sign for Julen Lopetegui's Wolves, who are 17th in the table
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