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Joao Gomes has made 80 appearances for Wolves since joining from Flamengo Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has signed a new five-year deal at Molineux. The Brazil international's new contract also includes the option of a further year. Gomes joined from boyhood club Flamengo in 2023 and has made 80 appearances for Wolves, including 31 this season. The 24-year-old has scored four goals this term with Wolves 17th in the Premier League, nine points above the relegation zone, before Tuesday's visit of West Ham. Head coach Vitor Pereira said: "I'm very happy because Joao is a team player. He gives every time 100%, in training, in the games, and he has the quality to help this team and this club to make the next step. "At the end of the game he's given everything for the team, defending, attacking, supporting the team-mates, and this is what we need in our team, this is the spirit we need at this club. We must come to Wolverhampton with this hunger, this spirit to help the team, help the club to grow up. "He's very important because he's a midfielder with physicality and the power to run for 90 minutes, and he's young. He has big potential and can be a top player. " Haaland out for up to seven weeks with ankle injury 'The gulf has never been bigger' - can Moyes end his Anfield misery? Legendary ex-captain Edwards appointed England head coach Lily and Miquita discuss the new drama Adolescence Why is Britain's club scene changing? An illicit and harmful waste tyre business exposed Can ready meal production be made greener? When can Premier League title and relegation be decided? What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull? The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' 'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football' How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis. Video How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'? Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy? 'Pressure is a privilege' for 'world class' Kildunne What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.