At Reims this season, the Ivory Coast international has impressed with his passing, averaging 65.9 attempts per 90 with an accuracy of 88 per cent. His 5.5 progressive passes place him in the top 10 per cent of Ligue 1 centre-backs and will be helpful for Vitor Pereira’s tactical setup.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed central defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims on a four-and-a-half-year contract, the Premier League club said on Thursday. British media reported the deal is worth around 16.

Wolves have completed the £16.6m signing of defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims. The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a four-and-a-half year deal at Molineux, with the option of an extra 12 months,

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Wolves announced Thursday they have signed Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims for a reported fee of £16.6 million ($20.3 million) -- the first arrival under new manager Vitor Pereira. Wolves appointed Pereira last month to replace the sacked Gary O'Neil.