According to A Bola, Sporting officially confirmed on Thursday the departure of João Virgínia to Wolverhampton. The Championship club has also announced the signing of the 26-year-old goalkeeper. João Virgínia leaves Alvalade after one season, in which he made eight appearances. The transfer fee is 1.5 million euros, plus €1 million in add-ons.

According to Anthony Joseph, Wolves have signed Joao Virginia from Sporting CP for £1.3m. Joao Virginia has signed a three-year contract with Wolves.

João Virgínia is joining Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sporting will receive a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros for the Portuguese U21 international, and the deal also includes a potential 1 million euros in add-ons based on objectives. The transfer is a return to English football for the goalkeeper, who will be coached by César Peixoto at the Championship club. He previously played for Everton and Reading and was part of Arsenal's youth setup.