Matt Jackson calls £38m Joao Gomes sale to Aston Villa a responsible decision | OneFootball

Wolves technical director Matt Jackson said selling Joao Gomes to Aston Villa for £38 million was the responsible call, after the 25-year-old left Molineux following three and a half years.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Jackson has backed the Brazilian to enjoy an outstanding career. Gomes joined from Flamengo for £15 million in 2023 and, after relegation, a departure was widely expected, though Villa did not initially appear his most likely destination.

Unai Emery sought midfield reinforcements when Youri Tielemans joined Manchester United and Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury. Villa then moved quickly, with Jackson saying the sale suited Wolves’ wider interests as they rebuild under new head coach Cesar Peixoto.

Jackson described Gomes as a model professional and a popular team-mate, and said Wolves must make responsible decisions and aim to grow stronger collectively. He added that well-run clubs without unlimited resources have to operate in this way and that fans understand the approach.

Jackson remains confident about the remainder of the window. Wolves signed Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez early in the summer, while winger Rafiki Said is the only arrival since Peixoto replaced Rob Edwards.

After two weeks of training, he said the staff are getting to know the squad and building a positive bond. He expects changes before the deadline, while insisting he likes the team’s current shape.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com