Wolves smash club record to sign Fabio Silva from Porto

Wolves smashedvtheir transfer record to sign Fabio Silva from Porto.

Wolves announced that the signing on their official website, saying:

The 18-year-old, who is Porto’s youngest ever player and goalscorer having broken now-Wolves teammate Ruben Neves’ club records last season, has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.

An exciting young talent, Silva has represented his country at junior level from under-15s to under-19s, having come through the system at both Benfica and Porto.

The fee is believed to be €40m (£35.7m). Wolves' current record signing is Mexican striker Raul Jimenez who they signed for £30m last year.

The Portugal U19 international has signed a five-year deal joining compatriots Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves and Diogo Jota in Wolverhampton for the start of the 2020/21 Premier League season.

The 19/20 season was Silva's first senior campaign in the Primeira Liga - Portugal's top flight. He made 18 appearances, scoring three goals.

Wolves begin their Premier League campaign against Sheffield United on September 14.