Wolves confirm signing of Celta Vigo forward Jorgen Strand Larsen

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm the signing of Celta Vigo forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, initially on a season-long loan deal.

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Gary O'Neil has made no secret of his desire to add a new central striker to his squad for the 2024-25 campaign, a consequence of being left short in that area when injuries struck during the second half of the season. Working with sporting director Matt Hobbs , the pair have wasted no time in delivering their desired target with Strand Larsen arriving at Molineux on Tuesday. The Norway international initially joins the West Midlands outfit on a season-long loan deal, with a permanent move being activated if certain clauses are activated.

A contract until 2029 will be in place should those clauses be met, the hope being that the 24-year-old can help complement the attacking players already at the club. According to reports, Wolves will pay a loan fee of £3m with a further £23m being paid should a full-time switch be confirmed in due course. Let's gø! 🇳🇴 pic.



twitter.com/9y474eCyZl Speaking to the club's official website, Strand Larsen said: "It's an amazing day. It's one of the best days in my life.

I'm really happy to be here, to be able to sit here and look at the pitch that I'm going to be playing in the next years. "To be honest, I've had contact with Wolves for a long time. I really like the way they want me in the squad and in the team, and I feel very comfortable coming here.

From the very first second of coming into the training ground today I've felt welcomed and warm, so it feels like I've made the right choice. "I had a good season last year, so I had a few.