The season is still a while away from drawing to a close but Wolves are already planning for the summer transfer window and that will involve multiple exits.
One of those expected to depart is winger Pablo Sarabia, who sees his Wolves contract expire in 2025 alongside Nelson Semedo and Craig Dawson.
It is understood Sarabia will leaves Wolves, as he’s one of the highest earners in Vitor Pereira’s squad and is approaching the twilight years of his career.
The 32-year-old has mainly been used as an impact sub under the Portuguese boss, coming off the bench on six occasions.
But whilst he’s a likeable player and someone with quality pedigree, time is ticking on his Molineux stay, with clubs queuing up to sign him.
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Celta Vigo enter race to sign Pablo Sarabia
Earlier in March, Sevilla reportedly agreed to sign Sarabia, preparing themselves to land the former PSG star on a free transfer.
However, according to Spanish outlet Vamos Mi Sevilla, La Liga rivals Celta Vigo have entered the race to sign the Wolves playmaker.
Vigo manager Claudio Giraldez sees him as an ‘essential element’ to form their attack next season, with the transfer rumour mill heating up.
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It appears that unlike Semedo, who Pereira wants to keep beyond the summer, there’s no way back for Sarabia at Molineux, and the versatile attacker looks set to join a club in Spain.
Sarabia’s exit is an easy decision to make
Sarabia has split opinion among Wolves fans this term, as while he’s capable of producing creative brilliance, the experienced winger is physically out of his depth.
The Old Gold only captured the Spaniard from PSG for around £4 million at the start of 2023, which means they won’t make much of a loss once he leaves for free, although he has burnt them with his wage.
Wolves highest earners Weekly Wage
Goncalo Guedes £90,000
Pablo Sarabia £90,000
Matheus Cunha £90,000
Nelson Semedo £80,000
Hwang Hee-chan £70,000
Matheus Cunha £60,000
Boubacar Traore £55,000
It doesn’t make financial sense to renew the contract of a player who earns the joint-most of anyone at the club but doesn’t repay his salary with consistent performances.
So, once he does exit on a free transfer, Wolves fans won’t be upset seeing Sarabia donning a different clubs colours, as he’s largely underwhelmed during his time at Molineux.