Moutinho and Costa leave Wolves this summer due to contract expiration

2023-06-04 08:50

Moutinho and Costa leave Wolves this summer due to contract expiration


On Friday, the 36-year-old Wolves midfielder Joao Moutinho confirmed that he will leave the team this summer after five years.


"Raising the bar on and off the pitch and taking the club to a level they could only dream of when they suffered relegation 10 years ago, Moutinho's legacy will live on in the fanbase. They will always remember the man who wore their shirt with pride,' Wolves said.


Moutinho is a central midfielder and can also play as a midfielder or midfielder. He has played for Sporting CP and Porto in his country, Monaco in Ligue 1, and moved to the Premier League in 2018. In the past 5 years, the Portuguese has played 212 times for the Wolves, with 5 goals and 25 assists.


Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs expressed deep regret for Moutinho's departure: "In my opinion, Joao will go down in history as one of the best players ever. During his time at Wolves, he Always an integral part of the team. He was instrumental in our success for four or five years. He left with nothing but thanks from the club."


"He's so meticulous about everything. He's shown a lot of young players how to take care of themselves and have a good career. He was seen as a big part of the culture change when he first arrived, based on his work ethic and his training before and after training. Self-management. He really raised the bar and the expectations of the players."


"We thank João for everything he has done for Wolves and wish him the best of luck for the future."


Diego Costa

The 34-year-old Diego Costa is another player who left the Wolves after Moutinho. He has played for the Wolves since September last year and has played 25 times in total. However, the Spaniard has only scored one goal in nine months.


Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs said: "It feels like the best time to part ways now because he only has a one-year contract. We have had several internal conversations and we think parting ways is the right decision. There is no doubt that Diego will be favored by another club for his performance. If a club calls me and asks about Diego, he will get my praise."