Wolves striker Fabio Silva signs new deal and joins Anderlecht on loan
Fabio Silva was the youngest player to play for his former club Porto in the league Wolves striker Fabio Silva has joined Belgian club Anderlecht on a season-long loan, having first signed a one-year extension to his contract with the Molineux club. The 20-year-old joined Wolves for a club-record fee in September 2020, with his former club Porto saying the transfer was worth £37m. But he has made only 17 Premier League starts, scoring four goals. The new deal ties Silva to Wolves until the summer of 2026. The club also have an option for a further year. "We felt that a season playing regularly would be very good for him at this point in his career," said Wolves technical director Scott Sellars. "We've had lots of discussions between myself and [manager] Bruno Lage and with Fabio as well, about what we feel is best for his development. "He's only just turned 20 today, so he's still a very young boy and he needs a season of playing regular senior football in a competitive league so he can come back to Wolves stronger. "We saw with the performances of Morgan [Gibbs-White] last year how much of a positive impact a loan can have on a young player, so we believe it's the right step in his development to follow the same path." Sellars added: "It was really important for us to sign Fabio to an extended contract before he went out on loan. "As we're letting him go from the club for a year, we thought it would be best for everyone involved to secure his future to Wolves for a little longer. "Fabio understands what we're trying to do, and this new contract and loan shows that we're working together to help him develop to be the best player he possibly can be." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.
Wolves flop Fabio Silva to join Anderlecht on season-long loan transfer after striker’s struggles following £35m move
WOLVES' club-record signing Fabio Silva is reportedly being loaned to Anderlecht after two underwhelming years with Wanderers. The £35million striker, who turns 20 today, is set to join the Belgian club for the season. 1 Wolves striker Fabio Silva has struggled to make an impact in the Premier LeagueCredit: AFP The deal will see Anderlecht pay his full salary until June 2023, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. He tweeted: "Fabio Silva joins Anderlecht on loan, deal completed as expected. "Wolves will extend his contract for one more season. "Then Fabio will undergo medicals with Anderlect. "Silva wanted the move, now done and sealed." The Portugal Under-21 star has not scored a goal for Wolves in 17 months. Silva arrived at Molineux in September 2020 and was tipped to develop into a world-class star. But he has failed to build upon the stellar reputation which came with breaking into Porto's first team at the age of 17. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS Silva scored four goals for Wanderers in his first campaign in England, but none in 26 appearances last term. He did not travel with the Wolves squad for this summer's pre-season trip to Spain.
Fabio Silva joins Anderlecht on season-long loan after signing Wolves contract extension
Wolves record signing Fabio Silva has completed his expected loan move to Anderlecht after signing a contract extension at Molineux. The £35million striker has effectively committed his future to Wolves for the next five years, signing a deal until 2026 with an option for a further year in the club’s favour.
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