Marshall Munetsi can’t wait to get going as Wolves a player after completing his deadline day move from French side Reims.
Having plied his trade with the Ligue 1 side since 2019, the Zimbabwe international has grown into a leader of the group, wearing the armband as recently as last Saturday.
Having consulted former Reims teammate Emmanuel Agbadou and international colleague Tawanda Chirewa before making the move, Munetsi received positive feedback which made the move a no-brainer on Monday.
On making the move to Wolves
“I'm delighted. It's a dream come true for me. I've always wanted to be part of something big, and being part of Wolves is something that is very big for me, and is big for my family. It's a team that I've also seen from afar, and the Premier League is the best place to be, so I'm delighted to join the family, to join the team.
“I'm very excited. It's probably going to be the first time I’ve had a big opportunity to be representing a bigger club. Nothing against Reims, but now you're going to be playing in the Premier League, playing for Wolves. Also, we have a greater population in England for Zimbabwean, I think I will feel even more at home than what I was doing in France.”
On his experiences in France
“The first time I got there, I didn’t think I would stay for that long, but considering what I went through with the club, I really enjoyed my time there, and I think now it's probably the best time, because I've gained so much experience.
“Being in the French league is also very tough, probably not as much as the Premier League, but I think it's also quite competitive with the clubs that we have. So, I think those games will come in handy once I make this move.”
On speaking to Chirewa and Abgadou
“Obviously, Tawanda messaged me as soon as he saw the news. He was so excited, so at least now he's going to have his big brother there. So, it was very good. With Agba he did the same, because when he first came here, I was the one to welcome him. So, I think now it’s going to be his turn to welcome me.
“As Wolves have seen so far, what he provides for the team, the impact that he has, the energy, the strength, the physique, it's something that you need in in every top team. So, besides that, also he's a very good friend of mine. We've been very good friends for the past three years. So, I'm also looking forward to that.”
On bringing leadership qualities
“I think in as much as we play football, we learn a lot. Being a leader is something that is not easy, but you also have to nurture yourself. You have to learn how to help others, how to guide, how to lead by example, on the pitch and off the pitch. So, I think it's something that I'll also be able to bring to Wolves, considering what I've also produced here at Reims. I think it's some of the qualities that I do produce on the pitch, and off the pitch.”
