Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Santiago Bueno has openly admitted that the club’s January transfer business has left the team “significantly weakened”.
talking to efe and relayed by Mundo DeportivoBueno addressed the impact of losing several players during the January window.
Jørgen Strand Larsson, John Arias, Emmanuel Egbadou, Fer López, Marshall Munetsi and Kijana Hoever all left Wolves in January, while the club only added Adam Armstrong and Angel Gomes.
The club saw those deals as part of a long-term team rebuild, with the prospect of a drop into the Championship becoming increasingly likely.
“We were weakened quite a bit” – Bueno on Wolves’ winter exit
Bueno appeared unhappy with the club’s turnover and made it clear how his departure affected the team.
“It was a little difficult for us because we were very depleted, and I don’t think we brought what it took to replace him,” He said.
“Despite this, the team is very united, and we are all pulling together to move forward.”
Why Fer López struggled and why Bueno still believes in him
While Strand Larsson, Arias and Egbadou left on permanent deals, Ferr López returned to former club Celta Vigo on loan.
He was one of several summer signings who failed to make an impact at Molineux this season.
Since returning to Spain, she has rediscovered her form and happiness. He now plays regularly for the team that finished seventh in La Liga and competes in the Europa League.
That turnaround has seen him go from starting just two league games at Wolves since his return to appearing in seven La Liga matches and three Europa League games. Expectations remain that he will leave permanently in the summer, but Bueno defended the 21-year-old.
“Feir is a brilliant player. He is a very young boy who has not played many professional matches. It is not easy to get to the Premier League, which is the most demanding league in the world,” He said.
“It is a very physical competition and very different from what they are used to, which is why the players need an adaptation period. The team situation also worked against them, and when such situations arise, it becomes very difficult.
“He is showing at Celta what a good player he is, and if not now, he will perform at this level here or wherever he plays in the future.”
A message the wolves can’t ignore
Santiago Bueno’s honesty reflects concerns shared by many supporters. Wolves needed reinforcements, not a net loss of quality.
His comments stop short of directly criticizing the club, but they do underline a team stretched thin and relying heavily on unity to reach the end of the season.
That unity has been visible lately, which can only be a positive for the difficult months ahead.
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