Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the permanent signing of Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen from Celta Vigo, following a loan spell during the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old quickly became a key figure in Vítor Pereira’s attacking plans, and he has successfully signed a deal keeping him at Wolves until 2029.
Wolves Secure Norwegian Striker Jørgen Strand Larsen’s Services Until 2029
Jørgen Strand Larsen to Wolves: A Deal Worth Making
The financial details of the deal reflect Wolves’ strong belief in Strand Larsen’s potential. John Percy of The Telegraph reported at the time that the club paid around £2.5 million to secure the initial loan last summer, before agreeing to pay an additional £23 million to complete the deal permanently. The initial loan contained an obligation to buy clause, which was triggered earlier this year after the forward made a set number of appearances. His work ethic, consistent performances, and ability to lead the line were enough to convince the club’s hierarchy that he was worth the long-term investment.
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Manager Pereira has this to say about the Norwegian:
“My striker must be a fighter. Must be someone who is the first one to start defending, and, of course, the responsibility is not only to score goals. “He has this spirit and this character, he’s a player that I like the profile of.” Alan Shearer had this to say following Wolves’ victory over Ipswich: “He was a nuisance. His hold-up play was excellent, his touch and control were superb.”
Impressive Debut Campaign
Strand Larsen enjoyed a productive debut season in the Premier League, scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances. He added four assists to his name and became the club’s top Premier League goalscorer in a debut season, surpassing the record that Raúl Jiménez previously held.
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Across all competitions, he featured 38 times, logging 2,821 minutes of action. Despite experiencing a mid-season dip in form and a brief spell on the sidelines due to injury, he returned strongly under Pereira, scoring seven goals in eight league matches.
The Pereira Effect
The turning point in Strand Larsen’s season came following the appointment of Pereira. The Portuguese head coach’s tactical adjustments and trust in the striker saw him flourish in the closing stages of the campaign.
“Since Vitor and his staff came in, I scored eight goals, and seven goals in seven or eight games, so it was a good end of the season, and as a team we progressed in a really good way for next season.”
His chemistry with Pereira and key attacking teammates bodes well for Wolves’ ambitions heading into the new campaign.
Eyes On The Future
With his long-term future now secured, Strand Larsen is expected to play a central role in Wolves’ attacking set-up for the foreseeable future. The club will begin pre-season training shortly, where Strand Larsen will link up with former Celta Vigo teammate Fer Lopez, and Pereira has made it clear that he expects his players to build on last season’s strong finish. Wolves have demonstrated they can compete with any side in the division, and with Strand Larsen leading the line, they will be looking to climb even higher in the 2025/26 season.
Wolves’ decision to make Strand Larsen’s move permanent is a clear statement of intent. The club is investing in a young, talented striker who has already proven himself capable of delivering in England’s top flight. At just 25, he still has room to grow, and with the support of Pereira and the Wolves faithful behind him, there’s every chance he could develop into one of the most reliable Premier League forwards.
