I was delighted to hear the news this week that Chiquinho has pledged his future to Wolves- especially when at one point a move to Sporting Lisbon seemed far the more likely outcome. First and foremost, we should not downplay the man-management skills of Gary O’Neil here. Chiquinho is a young player who hasn’t had the easiest of journeys since moving to England, and Sporting would represent not only a return to his home country but also to his boyhood club. Chiquinho hails from Cascais in Lisbon and came through the world-renowned Sporting CP academy, as did João Moutinho and Daniel Podence. While Chiquinho’s comments this week do not necessarily guarantee he will not be sold this summer; for O’Neil to get him on board and eager to be a part of what he’s building at Wolves is a testament to the care and attention he puts into his relationships with each and every member of the squad. After all, there is no guarantee that Chiquinho will be a regular starter. Clearly, O’Neil is building a real team, which is an alluring prospect for any player.
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