Wolves sign Colombian international Jhon Arias | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the £19m signing of Colombian international Jhon Arias from Brazilian club Fluminense. The 27-year-old joins on a four-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional year.

Arias, who impressed during the recent Club World Cup in the United States, links up once again with former Fluminense teammate André and fellow Colombian international Yerson Mosquera. A versatile attacker, he is capable of operating across the forward line behind the main striker.

The winger brings both individual honours and team success to Molineux, having enjoyed a productive spell in South America. He has made 31 appearances for the Colombian national team and has previously played in both Colombia and Brazil.

Arias began his professional career with Patriotas in 2018, before loan and permanent spells with Llaneros, América de Cali, and Santa Fe. He won the Colombian Championship with América de Cali in 2020, before transferring to Fluminense in 2021.

During his four-year stint in Rio de Janeiro, Arias made 229 appearances and developed a reputation for creativity and consistency. His breakthrough campaign came in 2022, when he registered 16 goals and 17 assists, contributing to Fluminense’s Guanabara Cup success.

In 2023, he played a key role in Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores triumph, South America’s premier club competition, and was named in the tournament’s Team of the Year. Arias also served as captain on occasion and was a regular set-piece taker.

In the first half of the 2025 season, Arias added 13 assists before shining on the global stage at the Club World Cup. He was named Player of the Match in fixtures against Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan HD and Inter Milan, helping Fluminense reach the semi-finals and earning a spot in the tournament’s Best XI.

In total, Arias departs Brazil with 102 goal contributions and now moves to European football for the first time. He becomes Wolves head coach Vítor Pereira’s second summer signing as the club looks to strengthen its attacking options ahead of the new season.

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