Detail revealed in Matheus Nunes' Wolves departure
Wolves could be set for a financial boost if Matheus Nunes makes a big money move away from Manchester City, the Express & Star understands.
The 25-year-old departed in a club record sale for £53million last summer, making a late switch before the transfer window slammed shut.
Nunes made 29 appearances in all competitions for City and failed to score a goal in a disappointing opening season, as the North West club once again lifted the Premier League trophy.
Now, reports have suggested City are willing to listen to offers for Nunes this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Saudi Arabian clubs all linked.
If Nunes does make a big money move elsewhere, the Express & Star understands Wolves will receive 10 per cent of any profit made on the £53million City paid for him.
As a result, for Wolves to receive a significant cash injection they will need a club to stump up a big fee to prise him away from City.
Despite his obvious talent, the Portuguese international struggled in his one and only season at Molineux.
He arrived from Sporting in August 2022 for a club record fee of £38million, rising to £42million with add-ons.
A difficult 2022/23 season saw Wolves battle against relegation and sack Bruno Lage, replacing him with Julen Lopetegui.
Nunes struggled to adapt to the Premier League and notched just one goal and one assist in 39 games for Wolves in all competitions that season.
He then started last season in Gary O’Neil’s starting XI, but picked up a red card in the first home game of the campaign.
That ended up being his final Wolves appearance before he made the switch to City.
Although the deals were not officially connected, Wolves did also benefit from Nunes’ departure by securing Tommy Doyle on loan from City.
The midfielder had an impressive maiden campaign and Wolves have now activated their £4.3million option to buy him permanently.
City hold a 50 per cent sell-on clause on any profit Wolves make on the player.
The champions also have a buy-back clause for a set fee that can only be triggered in the next two summer transfer windows, including this summer.
If triggered, the 50 per cent sell-on clause would not be included and it is understood Wolves would make a very healthy profit on the player.
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