Wolverhampton Wanderers Strengthen Defense
Wolverhampton Wanderers have fortified their defense by acquiring Jackson Tchatchoua, marking a significant step toward establishing a new record for overall Premier League spending during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old right-back arrived from Hellas Verona in a transaction worth approximately €12.5 million (about $14.6 million).
Record Spending in Premier League
This acquisition brings the total expenditure of Premier League clubs to a staggering £2.31 billion (around $3.12 billion), as reported by Transfermarkt. The current record for a single summer transfer window is £2.36 billion, a benchmark set just last year in 2023.
Player Profile: Jackson Tchatchoua
Tchatchoua, an international player for Cameroon, distinguished himself last season as Serie A’s fastest athlete, clocking an average speed of 34.88 km/h and achieving a peak speed of 36.3 km/h. During his tenure at Verona, he amassed 62 league appearances over two seasons, including one loan stint, during which he netted two goals.
Wolves’ Summer Signings
With this latest signing, Wolves have brought in five new players this summer, following the additions of Jørgen Strand Larsen, Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, and David Wolfe.
Transfer Market Overview
In the broader context of the transfer market, the three most expensive signings in the Premier League thus far this summer have involved players moving from the Bundesliga, including Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike joining Liverpool, as well as Benjamin Sesko’s transfer from RB Leipzig to Manchester United.
