Wolves sign ‘fastest player in Serie A’ Jackson Tchatchoua
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Verona's Jackson Tchatchoua (left) Tchatchoua was recorded hitting a speed of 36.3kmh last season, according to Wolves.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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- Cameroon's Jackson Tchatchoua, noted for his speed, has signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers on a five-year contract.
- Wolves secured the deal for the right wing-back, with BBC reporting a €12.5 million transfer fee from Hellas Verona.
- Tchatchoua cited the Premier League as a "dream" and expressed his enthusiasm for the club's history and fans.
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LONDON - Cameroon defender Jackson Tchatchoua, hailed as the fastest player in Serie A last season, has joined Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers from Italian side Hellas Verona on a five-year deal.
Wolves said the deal for the Belgium-born right wing-back included a 12-month option.
No financial details were given but the BBC put a €12.5 million (S$18 million) price tag on the signing.
Tchatchoua was recorded hitting a speed of 36.3kmh last season, according to the club, and scored two goals with three assists.
The 23-year-old is Wolves’ fourth new signing of the transfer window.
“The Premier League is one of my dreams and it’s one step that I want to do in my life, and also the history of the club, the stadium, the fans, this convinced me,” he said. REUTERS
