Wolverhampton Wanderers are bracing for a busy summer transfer window, with several players potentially leaving the club. Among them is right-back Ki-Jana Hoever, who has been on loan at French side Auxerre and is now set to return to Wolves. According to reports, Hoever’s stint in France has concluded, and new head coach Vitor Pereira will have to decide his fate.
Hoever, who was signed from Liverpool in 2020 for ÂŁ9 million, has struggled to establish himself at Wolves. He has been on loan at Stoke City and PSV Eindhoven, but his development has stalled, and he hasn’t featured for Wolves’ senior team since March 2022. With his contract expiring in 2026, now is the time for Wolves to act if they wish to recover any value from the Dutchman.
Given Hoever’s current form and the club’s ambitions, it’s unlikely that he will play a meaningful role for Wolves moving forward. The only possible exception would be if captain Nelson Semedo departs, which could create a vacancy at right-back. However, even in that scenario, Hoever would face stiff competition from other players, including Rodrigo Gomes and Pedro Lima.
With Hoever’s development stalling and no clear role in the squad, this summer is the ideal opportunity for both player and club to move on. Wolves should view Hoever’s return as a brief layover before finalizing his exit, which would allow the club to recover some value from the player and clear the way for new signings.
The potential departure of Hoever would be part of a larger overhaul of the Wolves squad, with other players like Matheus Cunha, Boubacar Traore, and Tommy Doyle potentially leaving the club. The club’s new head coach, Vitor Pereira, will have a busy summer ahead of him as he looks to shape the squad to fit his vision and ambitions.
