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title: "Wolves: Tim Spiers provides key Joao Moutinho update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-tim-spiers-provides-key-joao-moutinho-update-transfer-molineux/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-05-24T11:10:28Z"
modified: "2022-05-24T11:10:28Z"
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# Wolves: Tim Spiers provides key Joao Moutinho update

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are still in discussions with Joao Moutinho over a new contract with a two-year extension, according to reliable journalist Tim Spiers.**

### The Lowdown: Moutinho evergreen for Wolves

The 35-year-old enjoyed another superb season for Wanderers in 2021/22, proving to be an evergreen presence with his quality and experience in the middle of the park.

Moutinho ended up [starting 34](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/16161/Show/Jo%C3%A3o-Moutinho) of his side’s 38 [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) matches, chipping in with two goals and one assist, not to mention averaging an 86.7% pass completion rate.

The veteran midfielder is [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joao-moutinho/profil/spieler/29364) this summer, however, leaving his Wolves future up in the air.

[All the latest from Wolves!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/all-the-latest-from-wolves-8/)

### The Latest: Spiers drops major contract update

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1528738796057108483?s=20&t=0hWyyxQcTHN1CEFjqtBfmw), Spiers provided a key update on the matter, saying Moutinho wants to be at Molineux for another two years:

> “Talks remain ongoing with Joao Moutinho. Sticking point is the length of contract with the 35-year-old thought to want a two-year extension.”

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### The Verdict: Is two years too much?

The hope is clearly that Moutinho, dubbed ‘[outstanding](https://www.molineux.news/news/alan-shearer-praises-joao-moutinho-after-brentford-display/)‘ by Alan Shearer, will sign a new deal with Wanderers, not only because of his continued quality but also because losing him and Ruben Neves in the same summer would be a huge blow.

In truth, a one-year extension would arguably make the most sense, given the Portuguese’s age – he will be pushing 38 by the time he leaves if he signs a two-year deal.

That would still be a better option than losing him completely this summer, though, with his influence on and off the pitch something that is surely priceless for Bruno Lage.

***In other news, Wolves are reportedly closing in on one signing. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/wolves-wanderers-close-in-on-gabriel-slonina-signing-transfers-molineux/).***