It's official now. He Wolverhampton de Nuno Espírito has made official the signing of the promising 18-year-old forward, Fábio Silva, which arrives from Porto. The operation was closed in 4
0 million euros plus variables, according to Portuguese media, surpassing the previous record set by Raúl Jiménez in 2019 for 35 million euros.
The Portuguese striker sign for the next five seasons (until 2025) and will share a team with his compatriot Rubén Neves, the undisputed starter in the schemes of Nuno Espírito. He passed the pertinent medical examination this week.
Fábio Silva stands out for his great offensive display facing goal, and despite his great stature (1.85 meters) he has a verticality and speed, which makes him very appealing for teams with fast transitions such as Wolves. In addition, he has a great variety of technical and tactical resources, swinging the bands to offer himself to his teammates and initiate the attack.
Records shot down
The Portuguese player, born in Porto, has several records in his pocket: being the youngest debutant with the Porto jersey in a league match, the youngest starter and also the earliest to score a goal with the same Portuguese club, with 17 years and 3 months.
This is how Fabio Silva plays