Wolves have been working tirelessly in recent months to secure the futures of their most valuable assets with fresh contracts.
Matheus Cunha recently inked a new agreement during the winter, committing to the club despite tempting overtures from some of the Premier League’s elite sides.
Though that deal, featuring a £62.5m release clause, might not be enough to fend off interest in the standout striker past the summer transfer window, Wolves have now locked in another of their Brazilian talents for the long haul.
Joao Gomes, a beloved figure among the supporters, has signed a five-year contract to stay at Molineux until the summer of 2030, with an additional option for the club to extend his stay by another year if both parties agree.
This latest commitment will come as a relief to fans who had been anxious that the midfielder, much like Cunha, might be on his way out when the transfer market heats up in the summer.
Joao Gomes signs new five-year deal at Wolves:
The midfielder finalized his new contract just ahead of Wolves’ clash with West Ham United, marking their return to Premier League action on April 1.
A club statement on the news reads: “Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new five-year contract.
“The midfielder, whose deal includes a 12-month option, has grown into a key member of the Wolves squad in his two years in England and become a full Brazil international, while making 80 appearances in old gold.”
Manager Vitor Pereira also shared his enthusiasm for the signing, pointing to the player’s dedication as a cornerstone of his value to the team:
“I’m very happy because Joao is a team player. He gives every time 100 per cent, in training, in the games, and he has the quality to help this team and this club to make the next step,” said Pereira.
Joao Gomes will be a key player for Vitor Pereira in 2025/26:
With a comfortable nine-point buffer above the relegation zone and a supercomputer forecasting that Wolves could coast to Premier League safety without earning another point this season, the club is already laying the groundwork for a confident 2025/26 campaign in the top tier.
Since arriving in 2023, Gomes has proven his worth, racking up over 80 appearances across all competitions. Under Pereira’s stewardship, the Brazilian has become a fixture in the lineup, with the manager clearly regarding him as a linchpin in his preferred starting eleven.
This development quashes any lingering concerns that Gomes might depart Wolves when the transfer window reopens this summer.
According to Molineux News, Joao Gomes had been on the radar of several clubs as June approached. Tottenham Hotspur, in particular, had shown keen interest in the midfielder, though their focus had reportedly shifted more toward Angel Gomes rather than his Wolves counterpart.