Wolves could profit as Alverca admits Chiquinho departure is likely

Wolves may receive a significant financial boost this summer following comments from Alverca regarding the future of Chiquinho. The Portuguese club's director-general, Pedro Alves, has admitted that retaining the winger will be very difficult.

This development is notable for Wolves because the club holds a 40% share of Chiquinho's economic rights from his previous move away from Molineux. While Sporting had previously shown interest in the player, that pursuit has lost momentum. However, Alverca remains open to receiving an attractive offer from other clubs.

Alves noted that Chiquinho is one of several players attracting interest and expressed that he expected some departures to have occurred before the season opener. He explained that while the players are professionals under contract, Alverca will only sell if their financial demands are met. Previous estimates for the winger's transfer fee have ranged between €6m and €10m.

The winger's career trajectory changed after a ligament rupture during his time at Wolves. Alves, who previously worked with the player at Estoril, suggested that the injury prevented Chiquinho from playing at a higher level sooner. Since moving to Alverca, the player has regained form, with Alves describing him as a player with the speed and one-on-one ability to fit into any top-flight team in Portugal.

Alves credited the move to Alverca as a strategic step for the player to rebuild his career. He believes Chiquinho's current performances demonstrate that he can compete for the biggest clubs in the Primeira Liga. For Wolves, any successful sale that meets Alverca's valuation would trigger their 40% stake.