Wolves’ new defensive rock: The signing that could transform their season as they hope for Premier League survival

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Former Wolves boss Gary O’Neil was disappointed by the lack of a centre back replacement in the summer and stressed this to the owners during his tenure. They have made their first moves in the January window as they hope it’s a successful one come the end of the campaign.

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00:00Wolves have completed the final steps to sign REM's central defender Emmanuel Agbadou on

00:08a permanent transfer.

00:10The 27-year-old was undergoing a medical in France ahead of a flight to England, with

00:15transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal is sealed.

00:19The €20m package includes add-ons with a five-year contract in place.

00:25Wolves boss Vitor Pereira sought a quick, tall and physical centre-back to strengthen

00:30his defence, especially after Yerson Mosquera's serious injury left him short at the back.

00:36Agbadou, a key player for REM's in Ligue 1, has played over 2,300 minutes in the last

00:42two seasons and remains a standout performer this campaign.

00:46The Ivory Coast international with seven caps is expected to slot straight into the team.

00:52The signing is a major boost as Pereira prefers a back three and options have been limited

00:57in central defence.

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