Published 13:14 IST, September 24th 2020

Wolves have a Portugal XI after signing Nelson Semedo from Barcelona

Premier League side Wolves now have at least 11 Portuguese players in its ranks with the signing of defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona.

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Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers recently completed signing of Nelson Semedo from Barcelona. 26-year-old left back's arrival at Molineux Stadium makes him 11th Portuguese footballer in Nu Santo's side. In fact, Santo could form an exclusive XI of Euro 2016 champions, hinting at manr's preference for Portuguese football players. 

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Wolves transfer news: Nelson Semedo transfer fee estimated at £27m

Nelson Semedo sealed a move to Wolves a couple of days back. Nelson Semedo transfer fee is expected to hover in range of £27 million. defender has mand 13 appearances for Portugal national team. Besides, he has 10 hours to his credit during his three-season stay at Camp u. He will indeed strengn backline for Wolves. 

However, Semedo is just ar Portuguese addition to an already bolstering Wolves side. Before this transfer window, Wolves completed club record transfer signing of ar Portuguese youngster Fabio Silva. 18-year-old was signed from Portuguese giants Porto for a fee of £35 million and has agreed upon a five-season deal. 

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Wolves squad includes Rui Patricio, Joao Moutinho 

Defender Roderick Miranda has made 17 appearances for Wolves. He is expected to make a permanent switch to Famalicao but remains a Wolves player at moment. Besides, Bru Jordao will also be spending 2020-21 season out on loan at Famalicao. Wolves also have Portugal's number one, Rui Patricio, to guard its goal. 

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Wolves' squad also includes experienced Portuguese players such as Joao Moutinho. Daniel Podence and Vitinha form Portuguese attacking trio alongside Fabio Silva. On or hand, Semedo was roped in after departure of Matt Doherty to Tottenham Hotspur to fill void. Besides. squad also includes or Portuguese footballers such as Ruben Neves, Ruben Vinagre, and Pedro Neto.

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Wolves to play West Ham United in Premier League

Meanwhile, Nu Santo has urged more signings this summer, more so after departure of Diogo Jota to Liverpool. Speaking to media after his side's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City, Santo has claimed that he needs reinforcements in attacking department. Although he believes that his forwards possess quality, he expects m to be more clinical in final third. His side next come up against West Ham United at London Stadium on Sunday. 

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13:14 IST, September 24th 2020