It’s official – Daniel Podence is no longer a Wolves player, after the winger sealed a move to Saudi club Al-Shabab.
There had been much speculation about Podence and his future this summer.
The player returned to Wolves following a loan spell with his former club Olympiacos last season, and the Greek giants really wanted to re-sign him as a permanent player.
But they lost out to Al-Shabab, and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis has been left frustrated by the deal, accusing Podence of being ‘difficult’ over his demands.
He will now embark on a new chapter, and Wolves’ sporting director Matt Hobbs has given his thoughts about Podence and his move.
Matt Hobbs says Daniel Podence received a ‘life-changing’ offer to play in Saudi Arabia
Eyebrows were raised earlier this summer when Podence was a surprise inclusion on Wolves’ pre-season trip to Marbella.
The winger impressed during that camp and was said to be one of the fittest players in the squad. He really impressed in training, and he also drew a lot of praise for standing up for Hwang Hee-chan against Como 1907, after the South Korean had overheard a racist remark.
Podence did not join the squad for the trip to Miami though, with an injury being given as the reason.
Eyebrows were raised earlier this summer when Podence was a surprise inclusion on Wolves’ pre-season trip to Marbella.
The winger impressed during that camp and was said to be one of the fittest players in the squad. He really impressed in training, and he also drew a lot of praise for standing up for Hwang Hee-chan against Como 1907, after the South Korean had overheard a racist remark.
Podence did not join the squad for the trip to Miami though, with an injury being given as the reason.