Wolverhampton Wanderers Cleared By EFL Over Jorge Mendes Relationship

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been cleared by the  English Football League over their close relationship with “super-agent” Jorge Mendes. 

The EFL has concluded that Wolves have not broken any regulations despite their link-up with Jorge Mendes, insisting he does not hold any official role at the Championship title winners. 

“The EFL has met with Wolverhampton Wanderers to ensure compliance with the requirements of its regulations,” the EFL said. “At that meeting, a request for information was made by the EFL and following a comprehensive review of the detail subsequently provided by the club, it has been determined that Mr Mendes holds no role at the club and, as such should not be categorised as a ‘relevant person’ as defined by league regulations.

“On this basis there is no requirement for him to submit to the owners’ and directors’ test.”

“After meeting with EFL representatives and providing further written detail, a comprehensive review has concluded with confirmation that the EFL is satisfied there has been no breach of its regulations,” said the club in a statement. “We have always maintained our clarity on both FA and EFL regulations, which have been complied with explicitly since the change of ownership at the club in July 2016.

“We believe the release of these findings will bring to a conclusion any speculation surrounding the club’s operation and extinguish any concerns held by other clubs.”

A number of Wolves’ Championship rivals, with Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani at the forefront, expressed concern at the influence of Mendes at Molineux.

The “super agent” has no official title at Wolves but has a number of clients at the club, including boss Nuno Espirito Santo, £15 million midfielder Ruben Neves, attacker Diogo Jota, who is on loan from Atletico Madrid, and £7m winger Ivan Cavaleiro.

It led to worries Wolves were circumventing Financial Fair Play rules by not paying players the going rate but an EFL investigation has concluded the club have no case to answer.

Wolves clinched their return to the Premier League on April 15 and have always insisted they are satisfied with Mendes’ role. 

The club issued a statement which read: “After meeting with EFL representatives and providing further written detail, a comprehensive review has concluded with confirmation that the EFL is satisfied there has been no breach of its regulations. 

“We have always maintained our clarity on both FA and EFL regulations, which have been complied with explicitly since the change of ownership at the club in July 2016. 

“We believe the release of these findings will bring to a conclusion any speculation surrounding the club’s operation and extinguish any concerns held by other clubs.” 

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