Wolves sign Belgian Mujangi

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Belgium midfielder Geoffrey Mujangi Bia on loan until the end of the season, the Premier League club announced Thursday.

The 20-year-old arrives at Molineux from Belgian club RSC Charleroi, with an option for Wolves to make the deal permanent after the end of the season.

Mujangi could make his debut for the Midlands club in Saturday’s home FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace if clearance comes through in time.

“We’ve very pleased to have signed Geoffrey,” Wolves manager Mick McCarthy said Thursday.

“He’s a player we have been tracking for a while and will add some creativity and firepower to our squad.

“He’s an attacking midfielder who can play on the right or the left as well as centrally.”

Mujangi has scored seven goals in 48 Belgian First Division appearances with Charleroi in 48 appearances.

He has also scored twice in six games for the Belgian Under-21s and made his senior international debut against Chile in May last year.

The player said: “I first heard about the interest a couple of weeks ago and am very happy to have signed.

“I’ve played in England once before with Belgium Under-21s and it’s been my dream to play in the Premier League.

“It was good to meet the manager this week and I’m looking forward to playing for him.”

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey added: “Geoffrey comes to us with excellent credentials and because he is only 20 years old, he has enormous potential.

“He is highly respected in Belgium and regarded as one of their most talented young players.

“This has been a difficult transfer window so far but we hope at least one or maybe two players will follow this signing.”

Wolves are only currently above the Premier League relegation zone on goal difference.