Wolves may finally have a way forward with Enso González. After years of injuries and setbacks, the Paraguayan winger is back playing regularly. His agent even says he’s “flying”.
The problem now is finding somewhere he can actually get his career going again.
González is 21, has barely featured for Wolves’ first team and needs regular senior football. A loan is now being discussed, with Brazil and Argentina among the possibilities.
And there’s an interesting twist. A return to South America could actually be part of his plan to build a career in Europe.
“He’s flying” – Agent explains González’s recovery
Speaking to Paraguayan outlet Versus Sports, agent Pedro Aldave sounded far more optimistic about González’s condition than we’ve heard in quite some time.
“I was with him last week. Enso is flying right now,” he said.
“He’s doing really well. He’s got his footballing form back, which he didn’t have because of discomfort.”
The winger’s troublesome knee has been the biggest obstacle. He suffered a serious injury at the 2024 Olympics, and his recovery hasn’t exactly been straightforward. But another procedure appears to have made a difference.
“After the last procedure, because he had a problem bothering his knee, he started playing every match. He’s flying.”
González has been getting minutes with Wolves’ U21s and scored twice against Scunthorpe United earlier this month.
It’s encouraging, although Aldave knows there’s still plenty of work ahead.
“Football-wise, he’s doing very well. Physically, he’s doing very well. So we’ve got through that part, which was the most difficult.”
With his fitness finally improving, the attention has turned to his future.
“He’ll have to leave. We’re going to look for an option,” Aldave explained.
“We’re unsure whether to stay in Europe or come back here and then go again. The club don’t want to part with him, but they do believe they need to loan him out.”
Why Brazil and Argentina could come into the picture
Aldave expects opportunities to arrive once González becomes available for loan. But there’s a catch.
Not every destination that offers money or playing time will necessarily help his long-term career.
“We have to assess it. Sometimes you go to a market that pays you well, but you don’t have visibility and your career doesn’t take off,” he explained.
“As the club are making him available, there will be several loan options, and when loans become possible, clubs start appearing.”
Mexico is one of the markets being considered, but Aldave doesn’t sound entirely convinced.
“Sometimes you go to Mexico and play there for a year, and then it’s difficult to leave. Enso wants to continue playing in Europe.”
That preference is shaping their discussions.
“So we have to find a way. And if not, look at coming back here and then leaving again. It’s more Brazil or Argentina than Mexico, I suppose. These are things we’ve been considering.”
In other words, a South American loan could give González the platform to relaunch his career before attempting another move in European football. And these aren’t just conversations between the player and his representative.
“I was in England last week and spoke to him about this. I also spoke to the directors, and we’re looking at how we can resolve it together, because the player still has two and a half years left on his contract.”
Wolves face an important decision
There’s some history here, too. Botafogo tried to sign González on loan earlier this year, with an option to buy. That move collapsed after another knee problem.
A proposed move to the Netherlands was also rejected, with Aldave previously explaining that Wolves wouldn’t accept a purchase option. Now the situation appears to have reached another turning point.
“That’s what we’re working on. It’s another issue we have to resolve now,” Aldave said.
“Now we have to find somewhere he can relaunch his career.”
For all the frustration surrounding González’s first three years in England, his representative is keen to remember how young he still is.
“We mustn’t forget he’s only 21. A lot has happened along the way, so we’re calm. But this is an important step we absolutely have to take with him now.”
