Wolves sign defender Krejci on initial loan deal

Ladislav Krejci, a Girona defender, has been signed on a temporary loan by Wolves.

Once certain conditions are satisfied, the 26-year-old center-half, who can also play in midfield, will make a permanent move to the UK until 2030.

The Czech Republic international made 35 appearances for Girona overall as they finished 16th in La Liga, surviving by a point.

He spent five years at Sparta Prague before winning two league titles with the Spanish club.

This summer, Wolves have signed forwards Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias as well as full-backs Jackson Tchatchoua and David Moller Wolfe.

Prior to the transfer deadline on Monday, they are also trying to sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in order to keep him at the club.

Wolves turned down two bids for the Norway international, totaling £50 million and £55 million.

In the final eight minutes of Tuesday’s 3-2 EFL Cup victory over West Ham, he came off the bench to score twice.

Every player has a price, even [Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo], according to Boss Vitor Pereira, who later said: “Football is football. Football is very important to me, but I understand it. What will occur, we’ll keep you informed.

He stays, of course, if it’s my choice. He is a crucial player.

In this circumstance, I’ve worked with a lot of players who have asked me not to play, but he wants to play whenever. He wants to assist the team.

I have known him very well over the past seven or eight months while I’ve been with him. He won’t ever make a move. We are all aware that football is a game. You must be prepared for everything, but I want to keep these and other players as well.