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Ladislav Krejci becomes the first Czech player to play for Wolves Wolves have completed the signing of Girona defender Ladislav Krejci on an initial loan deal. The 26-year-old centre-half, who can also play in midfield, will complete a £26m permanent move until 2030 once certain clauses are met. The Czech Republic international moved to Girona last summer and made 35 appearances in all competitions as they finished 16th in La Liga, surviving by a point. He joined the Spanish club from Sparta Prague, where he spent five years and won two league titles. Wolves, who have lost their opening two Premier League games, have already signed full-backs Jackson Tchatchoua and David Moller Wolfe and forwards Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias this summer. They are also looking to bring in at least one striker before Monday's transfer deadline as they try to keep forward Jorgen Strand Larsen at the club. Newcastle have had two bids of £50m and £55m rejected by Wolves for the Norway international. He came off the bench to score twice in the final eight minutes in Tuesday's 3-2 EFL Cup win over West Ham. Boss Vitor Pereira said afterwards: "Football is football and every player has a price, even [Lionel] Messi or Cristiano [Ronaldo]. I understand football but for me it's very important for us. We will see what happens. "If it's my decision, of course [he stays]. He is a very important player. "I know a lot of players in my career in this situation and they have asked me not to play but he wants to play every time. He wants to help the team. "In the last seven or eight months I am with him, I know him very well. He will never force [a move]. Of course we know football is football. You must be ready for everything but I want to keep the best players and this kind of player with us. " Wolves host Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Watch Champions League draw US Open: Swiatek breaks to lead second set, Rublev in charge - listen & follow Man Utd chiefs back Amorim despite Grimsby defeat Your first look at Sally Wainwright's riotous new drama Why was this French film so controversial? Inside Scotland's most shocking murder investigations Robin and Brian chip in with some potato facts! What next for Man Utd and Amorim after humiliation at Grimsby? Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club How 'embarrassed' Martin's 'toughest night' unfolded in Rangers collapse 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.