Wolves announce loan capture of RB Leipzig forward

 

Wolves have secured the services of Hwang Hee-Chan from RB Leipzig on a season-long loan. 

 

The South Koren was paraded in front of the Wolves supporters at Molineux ahead of Sunday's game against Manchester United. 

 

"Wolves have signed South Korean international Hee Chan Hwang on a season-long loan Bundesliga side RB Leipzig," a statement read on the club's official website. 

 

"The 25-year-old burst onto the scene at RB Salzburg, where he impressed with his goals and assists in the Champions League alongside Erling Haaland, and now provides a fresh attacking option to Bruno Lage. 

 

"Able to play both centrally and out wide, Hwang, who is appropriately nicknamed ‘The Bull’ due to his style of play and surname, moves to Molineux fresh from helping Leipzig to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga, making 26 appearances in all competitions." 

 

Wolves announce loan capture of RB Leipzig forward

 

On the move, Wolves technical director Scott Sellars said: "Hwang’s a player we’ve watched for a few years now, when he was at Salzburg. He’s got a lot of talent and is very versatile – he can play across all the front positions, a striker, second striker or wide. He had a fantastic goal scoring record at Salzburg and will give us a good option in the front areas. 

 

"He’s got a good pedigree, having played Champions League football and at a World Cup. He’s got a lot of pace, power and strength – he’s probably a little bit different to what we’ve got, and we think he’s a strong acquisition for the squad. 

 

"Ultimately, we felt it was an area where competition is important, so when somebody becomes available on loan, with his quality and experience, and he has a desire to come, it’s becomes an exciting opportunity – we’re certain he’s going to add quality to the group." 

 

It remains to be seen what the arrival of Hwang means for Adama Traore, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.