Wolves pre-season diary day four: Joao Gomes move stuns fans amid England gloom | OneFootball

Thursday on Wolves’ pre-season tour was dominated by Joao Gomes’ move to Aston Villa, set against England’s lingering semi-final gloom. I felt Thomas Tuchel misjudged things when we were 1-0 up against Argentina, though I also posted that I would give him the next Euros, which provoked debate.

To clear the head, I set an early alarm and ran through town, the marina and along the beach. I dodged the hottest spell, but it was still baking.

Then the news broke. Gomes skipped the morning session and flew back to England for his medical ahead of a move worth up to £38 million.

Given this summer’s midfield market, the fee felt on the low side for Wolves. I also felt they needed to get it done and refocus on other outgoings and incomings after the Atletico Madrid option collapsed.

I uploaded the daily video quickly, centred on a move that shocked many supporters, then headed to the team hotel for a sit-down with Yerson Mosquera. He discussed last season, his development and future, plus his relish for duels and South American edge, with the full piece to run online and in print.

I began writing before leaving for team training on another double-session day, with the second outing in the evening after a tough morning run. After taking in another Cesar Peixoto session, it was back to the apartment for more work and a quiet night before the final two days of the tour.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com