Premier League champions Manchester City have officially secured the signing of Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes (25) from Wolverhampton Wanderers, committing to a five-year contract.
While specific financial terms were not disclosed, reports in British media indicate that City paid approximately £53 million to Wolves for the transfer.
“The opportunity to work under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest managers ever, and alongside some of the best players in the world was something I couldn’t turn down,” Nunes said.
“I’ve learned so much during my season at Wolves and I’m excited to continue improving in the Premier League, a division that brings the best out of me.”
Nunes had been absent from training with the squad, Wolves manager Gary O’Neil said, after Wolves rejected City’s initial £47 million bid.
Wolves signed the Brazilian-born Nunes last August for a then club-record transfer fee of 45 million euros from Sporting on a five-year contract.
Nunes has played 11 times for Portugal, having turned down a call-up from his native Brazil. He scored one international goal in a World Cup qualifier against Turkey and was included in his country’s squad for last year’s Qatar World Cup.
The midfielder made 34 Premier League appearances for Wolves last season and started their first two league games this term. He was sent off in the 4-1 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion.