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.

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. The Ivorian becomes Vitor Pereira's first signing at the club.

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.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Ligue 1 club Stade de Reims. The Athletic reported on Monday that Wolves had agreed to a fee of €18million (£14m; $18.

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, and becomes Vitor Pereira's first signing at the club.