Wolves swoop for Belgian starlet

21 January 2010 11:27
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder comes in from Belgian side Charleroi on loan until the end of the season with a view to a permanent deal.[LNB]Mujangi-Bia arrived in England on Wednesday for medicals, and now both clubs have confirmed the deal.[LNB]"This is the ideal solution for Geoffrey," Charleroi chief Mogi Bayat stated.[LNB]"We hope he can prove himself in the strongest league in Europe."[LNB]Mujangi watched last Saturday's Premier League game with Wigan and has completed the move after passing a medical.[LNB]He could make his debut in Saturday's home FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace if clearance comes through in time.[LNB]Wolves boss Mick McCarthy said: "We've very pleased to have signed Geoffrey.[LNB]"He's a player we have been tracking for a while and will add some creativity and firepower to our squad.[LNB]"He's an attacking midfielder who can play on the right or the left as well as centrally."[LNB]Mujangi has scored seven times in the Belgian First Division with Charleroi in 48 appearances.[LNB]He has also scored twice in six games for the Belgian Under-21s and went on to make his senior international bow against Chile last May.[LNB]The player said: "I first heard about the interest a couple of weeks ago and am very happy to have signed.[LNB]"I've played in England once before with Belgium Under-21s and it's been my dream to play in the Premier League.[LNB]"It was good to meet the manager this week and I'm looking forward to playing for him."[LNB]Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey added: "Geoffrey comes to us with excellent credentials and because he is only 20 years old, he has enormous potential.[LNB]"He is highly respected in Belgium and regarded as one of their most talented young players.[LNB]"This has been a difficult transfer window so far but we hope at least one or maybe two players will follow this signing."[LNB][LNB] Barclays Premier League Relegation 2009/2010 Win Outright: Wolves 4/5  

Source: Team_Talk