Wolves have strengthened their defensive options with the deadline day signing of Nasser Djiga on a deal which runs until 2030.
The 22-year-old Burkina Faso international joins from Red Star Belgrade on a long-term deal which also includes a 12-month option, following 18 months in the Serbian SuperLiga.
The defender began playing in his home nation at Vitesse FC and won his first piece of silverware there, before securing a move to Europe and the Swiss top flight with FC Basel in 2021.
The then teenager tasted the Swiss Super League with Basel and was often called upon in the Europa Conference League, before further opportunities arose via loan moves away.
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First, Djiga played 22 times for Nimes in France and, following a brief return to Basel, the defender moved to Red Star Belgrade on loan last season.
That proved the making of the youngster, who became a regular as Red Star claimed the Serbian SuperLiga and Serbian Cup double, and experienced the Champions League for the first time, facing English opposition in Manchester City twice.
Following a permanent move last summer, Djiga continued to be a key player, starting all eight European ties and guiding the club to an unbeaten first half of the campaign, dropping points on only one occasion.
Chairman Jeff Shi said: “We’re delighted to welcome Nasser to the club. This signing took hard work from a number of people, and we’re looking forward to seeing Nasser become integrated into the Wolves family.
“It was important that we supported Vitor this window and this signing is a strong investment for the club, with Nasser having great potential, and we’re looking forward to seeing him develop under our coaching staff.”
Sporting director Matt Hobbs said: “Central defence is an area we’ve been looking to strengthen this window and Nasser is a player we believe can strengthen the squad, both in the short and longer term.
“Since Vitor came in that back three has been consistent, but Nasser’s the quick, aggressive centre back we’ve been looking for to help the group and we’re looking forward to seeing him fight for his place.”
