Guillem Balague, Spanish football expert
Julen Lopetegui told me a few days back that when he first arrived at the club he was told that, if he managed to save Wolves from relegation last season, he would be able to sign players – not the most expensive ones, but young and talented players. It was an exciting prospect.
At the end of last season he was told this was not the case, but he could recruit players on free transfers. He had to consider his position but finally accepted that was the new target and challenge.
Then, as is public after the club wrote a statement, he was told that even this wouldn’t be possible and that he wouldn’t be able to sign anyone.
Lopetegui’s frustration came from the fact that he believes Wolves bosses moved the goalposts twice.