Wolves are closing in on a surprise move for Girona defender Ladislav Krejci, with a €35 million (£30m) deal expected to be finalised in the coming days. The fee is not only above his €30m release clause but also nearly double his current market valuation of £17.4m.
Girona stand to make a strong profit on the Czech international, who delivered a steady but unspectacular campaign in La Liga. While Krejci was a regular fixture at Montilivi, his defensive numbers did not rank him among Spain’s standout centre-backs.
Respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the agreement, though Krejci has requested a few days to weigh up his options. The inflated fee may be linked to more flexible payment terms, but analysts suggest Wolves’ outlay is ambitious given the player’s statistical output.
For Girona, the move represents a defensive setback but an “economically irresistible” offer. For Wolves, it underlines their urgent push to reinforce their backline — albeit at a considerable premium.
One of the most surprising deals of this transfer window is Ladislav Krejci‘s move from Girona to Wolves. For the Catalan side, it represents a significant defensive loss, but an economically irresistible deal. From an analytical perspective, the figures involved make it a strange move indeed.
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news of his transfer to the English club.
The €35 million fee is surprising, considering the player’s release clause is just €30 million. This added value may be related to negotiating more flexible payment methods.
