Sport Recife has officially announced an agreement with Wolves for the transfer of Pedro Lima to the Molineux club. This development follows a period during which Lima appeared set to join Chelsea.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Wolves have successfully outbid the Blues, securing the signature of the Brazil Under-17 international. Sport Recife shared the news on their official X account, confirming the finalized deal.
O Sport Club do Recife comunica que celebrou acordo vinculante para cessão dos direitos econômicos e federativos do atleta Pedro Lima para o Wolverhampton Wanderers, da Inglaterra. O acordo está sujeito às condições de praxe, entre elas a aprovação do atleta em exames médicos… pic.twitter.com/UyarvAFROo
— Sport Club do Recife (@sportrecife) June 17, 2024
According to Goal, in recent months, Chelsea has been heavily linked with Brazilian talent Pedro Lima as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen their youth ranks. Renowned for their proactive approach in nurturing young talents, Chelsea appeared poised to secure Lima’s transfer.
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According to Alessandro Matias of Ge Globo, Lima himself indicated that the deal was nearing completion. When asked about the move to the Premier League, Lima remarked, “The move to Chelsea? It’s almost done, Alessandro!”
Lima, a 21-year-old right-back, delivered an impressive performance last season with Sport Recife in Serie B. His standout contributions over 30 appearances solidified his reputation as a reliable defender, catching the eye of many scouts.
His pre-season form particularly impressed Sport Recife’s manager, Cesar Lucena, earning him a regular spot in the starting lineup.
However, in a surprising twist, Sport Recife has confirmed an agreement with Wolves for Lima’s transfer to the Molineux club. This unexpected development sees Wolves outmaneuvering Chelsea to secure the signature of the Brazil Under-17 international.
Sport Recife announced the agreement via their official X account, stating that all parties are pleased with the outcome.
Lima is now eager to finalize the move promptly to join Wolves’ pre-season preparations, where he hopes to impress head coach Enzo Maresca and potentially earn a place in the senior team.
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Lima’s transfer saga underscores the dynamic nature of football transfers, where even seemingly certain deals can change in an instant.
As Wolves welcome their new Brazilian wonderkid, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how he adapts to the demands of the Premier League.