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title: "Wolves: Wanderers plotting contract talks for Romain Saiss"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-wanderers-plotting-contract-talks-for-romain-saiss/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-15T09:40:02Z"
modified: "2022-01-15T09:40:02Z"
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# Wolves: Wanderers plotting contract talks for Romain Saiss

**Wolves are looking to open talks with centre-back Romain Saiss regarding a new deal at Molineux, according to a recent update.**

### The Lowdown: Saiss a key man for Wolves

The 31-year-old has been an excellent servant for Wanderers since joining from Angers back in 2016, helping them return to the Premier League in the process.

Saiss has made a total of [194 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/romain-saiss/alletore/spieler/204198) for Wolves, scoring 15 goals in that time and thriving in a back-three under Bruno Lage this season.

The Moroccan is currently on Africa Cup of Nations duty, but with his current deal at Molineux [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/romain-saiss/profil/spieler/204198) at the end of the season, swift action is required regarding his future.

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### The Latest: New contract on the cards?

According to [*The Athletic*](https://theathletic.com/uk/) \[via [*Talking Wolves*](https://twitter.com/TalkingWolves/status/1481899125524340736?s=20) on Twitter\], Wolves are hopeful of opening talks over a new contract in the near future, acting as a boost.

Saiss had [started all 19](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/236519/Show/Romain-Sa%C3%AFss) of his side’s Premier League games this season before leaving for AFCON, helping them [concede just 14 goals](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in that time.

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### The Verdict: Makes total sense

Saiss has been a top player for Wolves and extending his stay at the club makes perfect sense, considering he should still have a number of years at the top.

Some may point to the fact that he is 31 but that can still be peak age for centre-backs, so a relatively long-term deal shouldn’t be seen as a risk, looking at the likes of Thiago Silva, who remains an excellent player at 37.

Saiss has been [compared](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2021/12/16/bruno-lage-hails-moroccan-maldini-romain-saiss/) to Italian legend Paolo Maldini by Lage, which speaks volumes about his presence and experience in the side, and it would be a huge shame to lose him for free at this point in his career.

***In other news, Wolves are reportedly willing to snub a move for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/wolves-wanderers-ready-to-snub-matt-doherty-reunion/).***