Wolverhampton Wanderers are in discussions with 17-year-old forward Mateus Mané to sign his first professional contract, following his senior debut in the recent 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. As reported by The Express & Star, the club is eager to secure the future of the promising teenager who has been making significant strides within the Wolves academy. Mané’s substitution appearance in the closing stages of the Brighton game marked a historic moment as he became the youngest player to debut for Wolves in the Premier League at 17 years and 7 months, surpassing a 14-year-old record held by Anthony Forde.
Wolves In Talks With Rising Star Mateus Mané Over First Professional Contract
Vítor Pereira Backs Mané For First-Team Role
Head coach Pereira has expressed strong confidence in Mané’s potential. In his post-match press conference, he stated: ‘He will be in our team next season, in the first team, because he has the quality and the talent to be.’ This endorsement underscores the club’s commitment to integrating academy talents into the senior setup, suggesting that Mané could play a more prominent role in the 2025/26 season.
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Mané, who joined Wolves from Rochdale in March 2024, has been a standout performer at the U18 level with seven goals and four assists in 15 appearances. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with academy coach Richard Walker previously praising him as the ‘best player’ on the pitch during a match against Manchester City.
Bright Future At Molineux
The club’s proactive approach in securing Mané’s first professional contract reflects a broader strategy under Pereira’s leadership to nurture and promote young talent. With contract talks progressing and public backing from the manager, Mané looks poised to become a key part of Wolves’ long-term vision.
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Fans will no doubt be excited to see more of the teenager in pre-season and beyond, as Wolves continue to invest in the next generation of talent.
