Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil expressed his satisfaction with the recent signing of a new three-year contract by goalkeeper Dan Bentley, who is currently the third-choice keeper behind Sam Johnstone and Jose Sa at the club. Despite being a backup, Bentley has quickly established himself as a senior member of the squad and a vocal presence at the Compton training ground. The 31-year-old, who previously played for Southend, Brentford, and Bristol City, joined Wolves in January last year and has since become a reliable and respected figure within the team.
Rumors had circulated during the summer that Bentley could make a move to Arsenal, where he had been a youth player, as a potential back-up goalkeeper. However, Wolves were eager to retain his services and offered him a new three-year deal with the option of an additional year, a deal that Bentley willingly signed last month. Coach O’Neil commended Bentley’s abilities, professionalism, and understanding of his role within the team, highlighting his value as a player who pushes those ahead of him to perform at their best.
When asked about the implications of Bentley’s new contract on the future of Jose Sa, the team’s previous number one goalkeeper, O’Neil made it clear that his primary focus is on the competition between the goalkeepers and where they stand in the pecking order. He emphasized that decisions regarding player transfers and positions will be made as the season progresses and no concrete plans have been formulated for the upcoming January transfer window. Overall, O’Neil expressed his delight at securing Bentley’s services and is confident that the competition among the goalkeepers will only further enhance the team’s performance on the field.
