Winger Rafiki Said became Wolves’ first signing of the Cesar Peixoto era, subject to visa and international clearance.
The 26-year-old, who signed a three-year contract with the option of a further 12 months, moved from Standard Liege to the Belgian top flight having scored eight times last season and 36 in the previous four campaigns.
Said, a creative left winger who loves to take on defenders and is comfortable going either way, impressed during his one season in Belgium after joining from Troyes last summer.
The Comoros international began his career with French club Brest, making his professional debut in Ligue 1 back in September 2021, before moving to Nîmes where he scored double figures in one season and played alongside Old Gold defender Nasser Djiga.
Said made his debut for Comoros after joining Troyes and has now scored eight goals in 21 caps, most recently wearing the captain’s armband against Equatorial Guinea.
He played every minute of the Comoros Africa Cup of Nations in December last year as he impressed for Standard Liege, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 38 appearances in his only season in Belgium.
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Executive chairman Nathan Shea said: “We have been very clear in the areas where we need to improve our squad. Increasing our pace and attacking threat has been a priority and strengthening our capabilities on the flank has always been central to our plans.”
“We are therefore delighted to have completed the signing of Rafiki during the first week of pre-season. It was important to us that he could immediately join the group for the training camp in Portugal, giving him as much time as possible to settle in, understand the requirements of the coaching staff and integrate with his new teammates.”
“Both the coaching team and our technical department have strong faith in Rafiki’s qualities. Our preparations for the new season are progressing steadily and to plan and we believe he fits Cesar’s playing model very well, as well as reflecting the strategic direction in which we want to continue to develop the team.”
Head coach Cesar Peixoto said: “I am happy because Rafiki is a good player and he can help us improve the team. He is a fast player and one-on-one running is a very important characteristic for us, so he is one more player to help us build a big family and a team to fight for.”
“He wanted to come as soon as possible. He is a very humble player, a very hard worker and he is hungry to succeed at Wolves, to succeed in football. He has the mentality that I want in the team and it was important that he came to us.”
“In terms of fitness, he’s a strong guy, he’s fast and athletic. He’s got the ability, the quality and the mentality to adapt and help the team improve, win games and do the right things.”
Technical director Matt Jackson said: “Cesar had a clear idea of the players he wanted from the outset and we explored a number of options together. Rafiki quickly became one of our priority targets, so I’m delighted we were able to secure a deal.”
“He should do a really good job for us, he’s got a big smile, he’s full of enthusiasm and he’s a player I’ve known about since I came to Grasshoppers. I have a really good idea of how our team will operate and Rafiki definitely fits the athletic and attacking profile we’re looking for.”
“We still have some very, very good players left and anyone you can integrate into that as quickly as possible the better, so the transfer of Rafiki will be done before then before we go to Portugal.”