The Portuguese talent secured his Molineux move on Wednesday, following an eye-catching time in Lisbon, when the 23-year-old was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year last summer. In his first ever interview as a Wolves player, Nunes revealed the due diligence he put into the signing, speaking to his international teammates, as well as Bruno Lage, which helped build excitement towards a dream the Portuguese is set to realise in old gold.
On excitement on the move
“I’m very excited. For me, I could play tomorrow already, but I can’t because the game is Saturday, but I’m looking forward to it.
“I think the club itself [convinced him] and also I spoke to some of my teammates because I play with them for the national team. The coach as well, he really wanted me, and I wanted to play in the Premier League. I think it’s the right next step for me and I’m very happy to be here.”
On knowing his teammates already
“Ruben, Moutinho, I spoke to all of them and asked them stuff, and they all said great stuff about the club – Sa as well, so I’m glad to be here.
“For sure. I’ve wanted to come here for a long time now. This is the best league in the world for sure and, like I said, it’s the best step for me and I’m ready.”
𝐿𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠, 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑎, 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏!
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Welcome, Matheus.
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On speaking to Lage
“I wanted to know what the mister expects from me, and it’s good to know he has a lot of expectations on me, that he believes in me, and that gives me the will to work hard and prove that he’s right as well.
“I just want to help the club achieve the goals and try to reach as high as we can in the table, make the most points we can, and win as many games as we can.”
On playing Wolves in pre-season
“They were all good, for sure. They were fantastic and talked a lot of good stuff, and I could tell they had a lot of quality as well, because I’ve seen them on the TV, but in person it’s different, and I’m just happy to be here with them.
“We had been talking about this [move] before, but it happened really quick, but I’m prepared, I’m ready, and if I could, I’ll play already tomorrow. I want to play for the fans, I want to make the most of it, to enjoy myself, and just help the club.”
On his links to the UK
“My stepdad is actually from Sunderland, so I learned English with him since I was a little kid, and in school as well, school taught me a lot, and I learned from engaging, and when you learn as a kid, it’s much easier.”
On looking forward
“I just want to enjoy myself and deliver to the fans’ expectations, help the club and try to make them enjoy our football.”
