Wolves new boy Vitinha excited to link up with Portuguese pair

The 20-year-old creative midfielder has joined from Porto on a season-long loan deal.

Wolves have the option to make the move permanent for around £18million next summer, and the Portuguese is aiming to follow in the footsteps of compatriots Moutinho and Neves – also both formerly of Porto.

“I have two references, they are Moutinho and Neves, and I can’t wait to learn a lot from them, it’s a pleasure,” said Vitinha.

“I know that here in Wolves there are a lot of Portuguese people and I’m excited.

“I can’t wait to talk to them and to join them.

“I’m very excited. I can’t wait to show all Wolves fans, and football fans, what I’m capable of and help the team.

“I think at this point of my career, I’m young and this context is perfect to me.

“This club, this project and to play in the best league in the world, it’s a dream come true.

“It looks like a cliché, but it really is a dream and I can’t wait to start.”

Vitinha’s move has been hailed by Wolves chairman Jeff Shi, who described the Portugal under-21 player as ‘an integral component’ of their transfer window plans.

He made his senior breakthrough with Porto earlier this year and as well as playing five times for Portugal under-21s, he has represented them at under-17, 18 and 19 levels.

On what qualities he will bring to Wolves, Vitinha – who could make his debut in the Premier League opener at Sheffield United on Monday night – said: “I don’t like to talk much about me, I prefer to show, but I’m a talented player with a lot of technique and in other things I don’t quit.

“I’m very resilient and at the very first opportunity I have, I will show all my potential.”

He added: “To all Wolves fans, I’m just here to say that I’m one more to help the team and once I have opportunities, I will show all my potential and give my best, that you can count on.”