Famalicão’s Rodrigo Pinheiro is on his way to join Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.
The English club have already made changes following their relegation from the Premier League.
Wolves have completed the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez on free transfers and parted ways with Rob Edwards.
Gil Vicente manager César Peixoto is set to fill the vacancy.
Two days ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Portugal of Wolves working on this appointment for a month.
Jorge Mendes represents the manager and was working on José Mourinho’s move to Real Madrid. This has delayed Peixoto’s arrival at Molineux.
Peixoto already involved in Wolves transfers
Wolves are yet to officially appoint César Peixoto as their manager but there’s action behind the scenes.
That’s according to Flashscore in Portugal, who state the English club will soon appoint Peixoto as their new manager.
The latest claims in UK stated Kieran Trippier could quickly end his time at Wolves following Rob Edwards’ exit.
Wolves have made advances to sign Famalicão right-back Rodrigo Pinheiro. Claims from Greece mention Olympiacos interest in the 23-year-old but Flashscore say Wolves is his next destination.
Peixoto has already given his approval to go ahead with this transfer, and the Portuguese fullback is now ‘very close’ to joining Wolves. If this report is to be true, it’s fair to assume the player is also open to a summer move to England.
There’s no mention of the fee that Wolves are offering or the type of operation [loan or permanent]. This should be made clear soon.
Contract, value and agent info
Rodrigo Pinheiro joined the Portuguese club on a free transfer in July 2024, after spending seven years at FC Porto.
Transfermarkt value the defender, who has a contract until 2027, at €5m.
Agency AS1 are representing the Portuguese, who played 29 matches for Famalicão this season.
