RAFA MIR HAS reunited with Nuno Espirito Santo after signing for Premier League hopefuls Wolves from Valencia.
Mir had been linked with La Liga and Champions League title holders Real Madrid, but the Spanish forward has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Championship outfit.
The 20-year-old scored 15 goals in 19 appearances for Valencia Mestalla in Segunda Division B this season as he joins Wolves, who are 12 points clear in their pursuit of top-flight football and already boast Ruben Neves, Ivan Cavaleiro, Diogo Jota and Helder Costa in their ranks.
“I’m really excited to play with this team and to try and help the players achieve all the goals that the club has,” Mir said.
It’s a club that has already played in the Premier League. It’s one of the biggest clubs in England and I’m really looking forward to my time with Wolves.
“I think the type of football that is played in England is very good for me as a player. It suits me and I think, with training, I could bring some good things to the team.”
Mir will also link up with Nuno, having worked with the former Valencia boss at the Mestalla before the 43-year-old departed in 2015.
Nuno played a big part of my decision to come here. Wolves is a big project and it’s an exciting challenge to be a part of it,” he added.
“It’s great to be able to work with a coach that I already know and that was an important factor in signing for the club.”
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Rip motty.. That iconic voice will never be forgotten. Legend of the game
Gutted. Another childhood legend gone. RIP
I can remember Ricky Villa in 1981, Ray Wilkins in 1983, Norman Whiteside in 1985 and his voice made it so glamorous.
His voice was in your head as you pretended to be those players when you were a kid.
I loved the winning Argentine goal in 86, at the world cup.
I was always disappointed if someone else was commenting on a match, and I know people put him in the same bracket with Barry Davies and Bryan Moore.
Motson was above everyone.
@Matt Vaughan: remember that Ricky Villa commentary from 101 Great Goals VHS tape I used to have. Brilliant for sure!
@Matt Vaughan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS86N47DK-8
@Joe Kennedy: that was brilliant. Fair play Joe. It’s in his voice, it just captures the excitement in the moment. I could listen to clips of the commentary for hours.
You’d almost being running out the back trying to copy what you’ve seen with his words ringing in your head. He captured moments, that were enhanced because of his commentary
@Matt Vaughan: “the big man from Argentina went round 1, 2, 3. Joe Corrigan came to block and Villa squeezed it in!” Brilliant!