Online Reporter
Blessing Malinganiza, [email protected]
ZIMBABWE international Marshal Munetsi has not been listed among players who have expressed eagerness to go down with Wolves to the Championship after relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in the past days.
According to Molineux.news, at least nine players are said to be interested in sticking around and helping fight for promotion.
These include Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Ladislav Krejci, Toti Gomes, Hugo Bueno, Pedro Lima, Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Mateus Mane.
Although Munetsi has been on loan with Paris in Ligue 1 for the second half of the season, where he is doing a good job helping the team survive relegation, his future at Wolves is also being discussed at a time when the Premier League side has to adjust and reduce the wage bill.
“Undoubtedly, there will be an exodus of players. Some of whom fans will be glad to see the back of,” the publication said.
“But Wolves do want several to stick around, and a report has shared the names of said players. Andre and Joao Gomes are practically certain to leave, and then there are players like Jose Sa and Tolu Arokodare, who’s just been fined by the club after an altercation with Mateus Mane.”
The reports come at a time when it has already been speculated that Paris will be interested in buying Munetsi after a splendid performance, which also saw him being voted Player of the Month last week.
Munetsi has not opened up on his future and efforts to get his side of the story have been fruitless in recent days.
But it is believed his family is comfortable living in Paris, with his kids having been born there.
That he made his break at Stade de Reims when they were still in Ligue 1, making a massive impression before being sold to Wolves, has made him a powerhouse in the French Ligue.
“Chances are, even if Paris are unsuccessful in negotiating with him, he will still find suitors within Ligue 1. His impact in the past weeks has been clear and for him to get a starting place coming mid-season here shows his special,” said a source close to the developments.
Munetsi joined Wolves at the beginning of 2025 for a deal worth around £16 million (US$21.6 million), making him the most expensive Zimbabwean player ever.
He had an immediate impact under manager Vitor Preira as they successfully fought relegation.
The first half of the 2025/26 season, however, turned out to be bad for both the manager and his favourite player, Munetsi. Pereira was sacked, followed by the player’s current loan deal under manager Rob Edwards, who had frozen out the Zimbabwean.
The big question is, will Wolves be able to recoup their £16 million and if they do, what will be their next destination for the player?
This is against the background that Wolves made a loss of £15.3m (US$20.6 million) for last season, and the situation could get worse when the next financials come out.
“The figures for 2024-25 showed lower earnings for the side from their finish in the Premier League as they battled relegation, reduced income from TV and rising wage costs,” BBC Sport reported.
