Wolves look set to complete Jhon Arias’ exit, with things now moving quickly on the player’s side of the deal.
According to UOL, Palmeiras have already reached an agreement with Arias and are simply waiting for the contract to be signed before making the move official. The Colombian is expected to sign a deal running until December 2029.
In simple terms, if this part of the saga was ever “up to the player”, it now seems settled. Personal terms are agreed, doubts have eased, and the focus has shifted from decision-making to paperwork. And Palmeiras is in no rush, as Brazilian clubs can register players until early March.
The same report confirms what we covered earlier: Fluminense did try one last move. The Rio club submitted a €20m (£17.2m) bid to Wolves in an attempt to trigger their priority clause. As expected, the offer was quickly rejected, but they went ahead with it anyway.
That left the path clear for Wolves to proceed with the deal agreed at €25m (£21.5m). From that point, everything hinged on Arias himself.
Palmeiras see him as a statement signing. They wanted someone ready, experienced and used to winning. At 28, Arias ticks every box and arrives as one of the standout moves of the Brazilian window. He is set to earn a monthly salary of around €460,000 (£395,000), a 55% raise comparing to his wage at Wolverhampton.
The story now feels close to the finish line. The clubs are aligned, the player is on board, and the next update is likely to be an announcement rather than another twist in the timeline.