Transfer strategy pays off as Wolves set to pay €27m for player – €15m profit for club
Celta Vigo’s long-term transfer planning is on the verge of delivering a significant financial windfall, as striker Jørgen Strand Larsen prepares to complete a permanent move to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth €27 million. This move, initially agreed as a loan with an obligation to buy, is set to become official this summer, marking a notable success for the Spanish club’s recruitment strategy.
According to Marca, Larsen’s transition from a loan player to a permanent fixture at Molineux is already locked in, and the €27 million transfer fee will provide a major boost to Celta Vigo’s finances. The Norwegian striker joined Wolves last summer on a season-long loan, with the agreement including a mandatory purchase clause. That decision appears to have paid dividends for all parties involved.
Since arriving in England, Larsen has made a strong impression in the Premier League, especially under manager Vítor Pereira. He’s found the back of the net 14 times in the league and has also contributed three assists, playing a crucial role in Wolves’ attacking setup. His performances have solidified his value and justified the investment that Wolves are now committed to making.
From Celta Vigo’s perspective, the sale represents a smart piece of business. The club originally signed Jørgen Strand Larsen from Dutch side FC Groningen in 2022 for €12.4 million. At the time, the move was seen as a bold gamble by then-sporting director Luís Campos, who had been tasked with identifying and nurturing young talents capable of generating future profits.
Campos’s approach to recruitment was clear from the outset. “My goal is to find young talents around the world who can be sold in the future for much more money, so we can buy better players the following year to build bigger teams,” he explained during his time at the club. Larsen was considered his biggest bet, and with hindsight, it appears to have been a masterstroke.
The impending transfer will see Celta Vigo net a €15 million profit on Larsen, a substantial return on their initial investment. The club will now be able to reinvest those funds into strengthening their squad or identifying the next potential star to follow in Larsen’s footsteps.
With all contractual agreements in place, it is only a matter of time before the deal becomes official and the financial benefits start flowing into the Spanish side’s coffers. For Celta Vigo, this is not just a transfer success but a validation of a broader scouting and development philosophy that prioritizes long-term growth over short-term gains.
As the summer transfer window approaches, Celta can take satisfaction in seeing their calculated risk pay off, while Wolves secure a promising striker who has already proven his worth in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.
