Wolverhampton Wanderers Must Regret Losing a “Maestro” on Loan Who Costs 202% More Than MUNETSI
Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are still reeling from the news that Leander Dendoncker, the club’s star midfielder, has returned to parent club Tottenham Hotspur at the end of his loan spell. The 25-year-old Belgian has been a revelation in the Premier League, providing defensive solidity and midfield creativity to the Wolves’ lineup.
Dendoncker’s departure is a significant blow to Wolves, who are already struggling to cope with the loss of several key players in recent weeks. The Belgian’s loan deal was a coup for the Midlands club, bringing in a player who has averaged over 3.5 tackles per game in the Premier League, as well as providing two goals and three assists in 27 appearances.
What’s more, Dendoncker’s loan was a relatively modest one, with Wolves paying only £3.5 million to bring him to the club. A pittance compared to the £11 million that Wolves shelled out to sign Ravel Morrison, who has failed to impress and is now plying his trade in the Championship with Sheffield United.
Dendoncker’s return to Tottenham Hotspur is a stark reminder of the club’s inability to secure a permanent deal, despite his impressive form. The midfielder’s contract at Tottenham is up in 2023, and it appears that the North London club are unwilling to part with him permanently. This has left Wolves fans wondering what could have been, had they been able to secure a permanent deal for the talented midfielder.
In comparison, the club’s midfielder, MUNETSI, signed from Cape Town City in 2018, cost a mere £500,000. Dendoncker’s departure is a bitter pill to swallow, not only because of his impressive form but also due to the significant investment the club has made in the 25-year-old. Dendoncker’s loan fee is a whopping 202% more than what was paid for MUNETSI, and it’s hard to escape the feeling that those in charge of transfer business at the club are yet to learn their lesson.
The departure of Dendoncker raises questions about the club’s transfer strategy, and whether they are struggling to attract the caliber of player required to take them to the next level. The loss is a significant one, and fans will be left wondering what could have been, had the club been able to secure a permanent deal for the talented midfielder.
In the end, Wolves must regret losing a “maestro” like Dendoncker, who has left an indelible mark on the club. The move serves as a stark reminder of the club’s problems outside of Molineux, where fans are still reeling from the departure of the midfielder who has left an empty void in the heart of the team.
