Wolves confirm sale of forgotten man after six years at club

Wolves have confirmed the sale of defender Ki-Jana Hoever to Sparta Prague.

The 24-year-old full-back joined from Liverpool for £13.5million in 2020 but made just 33 appearances in six years at the club.

Most of Hoever’s time at Molineux was spent on loan, including two stints with Stoke City. He spent the second half of last season in the Championship with Sheffield United.

Hoever had not been involved during pre-season with Cesar Peixoto and had been training away from the first-team group.

Technical director Matt Jackson said: “When a player has a year left on his contract, you have to try and find a solution which works for all parties, and this does.

“Ki’s always been a great professional, so we’re delighted for him and he leaves with our best wishes.

“He’s had plenty of opportunities here but has never been able to convince any manager.

“We’ve managed his loans well, with good exposure, and his communication and application have been excellent, but sometimes players need to know they’re somewhere permanently.

“When you’re not in a rhythm of playing regularly, it’s tough, you return from a loan, and you’re not fully part of it, so he’s suffered.

“He has talent, so moving to Prague with his young family, he can settle and will be better in a stable situation.”