Mouyokolo moves in at Molineux

18 June 2010 14:07
Steven Mouyokolo was thrilled to remain in the Premier League after completing a move to Wolves on Friday.[LNB] The 23-year-old defender moved to Molineux from relegated Hull for an undisclosed fee, signing a four-year contract with the option of a fifth year.[LNB]"I'm very excited and very happy," he said.[LNB]"It was important for me to try and stay in the Premier League because I enjoyed last season even though it was disappointing that Hull were relegated.[LNB]"I'm delighted to be staying in the league and even more so at a club with such history like Wolves."[LNB]The Frenchman, who will join up with the squad for pre-season training in two weeks' time, believes he can enhance his reputation playing under Mick McCarthy, the former Republic of Ireland defender and manager.[LNB]"As soon as I know Wolves were interested it was always going to be a move which really appealed to me," added Mouyokolo.[LNB]"I've heard a lot of good things about Mick McCarthy and have enjoyed talking to him and am looking forward to working with him and improving my game."[LNB]Mouyokolo is Wolves' third signing of the summer, following Jelle Van Damme and Steven Fletcher to Molineux, while Adlene Guedioura's loan move from RSC Charleroi has become a permanent deal.[LNB]Mouyokolo began his career with LB Chateauroux in French Ligue 2 albeit without making a senior appearance for them.[LNB]He impressed for FC Gueugnon before moving to Boulogne, where he made his name.[LNB]In January 2009, Mouyokolo agreed a move to Hull but stayed on and helped Boulogne to promotion to Ligue 1.[LNB]Rather than featuring for Boulogne in the French top flight, he switched to the KC Stadium, making 23 appearances and scoring one goal - in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea - but could not prevent the Tigers from being relegated to the npower Championship.[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk