Wolves complete deal for Roderick Miranda

The 26-year-old centre-back has agreed a four-year deal at Molineux and joins from Rio Ave for an undisclosed fee.

He becomes the second signing of the summer for Wolves and the second defender after the capture of free agent Ryan Bennett from Norwich.

"This is perhaps one of the best leagues in the world so to be a part of this league is a dream - I want to help Wolves to be as high as possible." said Miranda.

Sporting director Kevin Thelwell said: "Roderick's a player that we've seen many times, having had great experience at a top, top level.

"He's very good on the ball and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to Nuno Espírito Santo's squad going forward."

A junior international with Portugal up to and including Under-20 level, Miranda began his career with Benfica.

During his time with the current champions he was on loaned to Servette in Switzerland and also Deportivo La Coruna in Spain's La Liga, where he made three appearances.

The defender joined Rio Ave in the summer of 2013, where he first worked with recently appointed Wolves Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo.

Miranda signed a long term contract with the Portuguese side and it is there he has enjoyed his most regular run of football, making 94 appearances in total, scoring four goals.

His international experience includes helping Portugal’s Under-20s to the final of the 2011 World Cup, where they were beaten 3-2 by Brazil after extra time.