The saga surrounding Mario Lemina’s transfer might finally conclude in a way that Wolves fans would celebrate, as he nears a departure from the club.
Throughout the transfer window, Lemina caught the eye of several teams. Initially, Al Shabab made the first move for him back in January. Despite this, Vitor Pereira’s previous club couldn’t finalize a deal, leading to Galatasaray stepping in as a potential new home for the 31-year-old.
It has become evident that Wolves supporters were keen for Lemina to move on, especially after he declined to play in the match against Newcastle and expressed his desire to leave Molineux. Now, it looks like he might get his wish, with Galatasaray on the verge of securing the ex-Juventus player.
With Mario Lemina’s contract set to end in 2025, Wolves had initially set a £5 million price tag on their former captain. But as the transfer window nears its end, it seems the club’s leadership is ready to accept a lower fee to move him off their roster.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on X that Galatasaray has settled on a £2.5 million transfer fee for Lemina, after Al Shabab couldn’t secure his services last month.
The Turkish club has been keen on signing him throughout the window, and with no last-minute issues, they might confirm his transfer before the deadline.
The deal is progressing quickly; Lemina has already been spotted in Turkey, suggesting his transfer is imminent.
After Wolves’ stunning 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, Lemina congratulated his teammates but knew he wouldn’t regain favor after his refusal to play against Newcastle.
His actions have paved the way for a return to Turkey, where he previously played for Fenerbahçe.
If all goes according to plan and he inks a deal with Galatasaray, he’ll depart Wolves after two years, having made 77 appearances and scored six goals.
